Department of Agriculture, Fisheries Administrative Order No. 259, Series of 2018, Rules and regulations on the importation of frozen fish and fishery/aquatic products for wet markets during closed and off-fishing seasons of during the occurrence of calamities
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WHEREAS, there is significant increase in the price of fish which can be attributed to the increasing fuel prices, presence of unnecessary market layers, adverse weather conditions, inadequate post-harvest infrastructure, high cost of logistics service providers, increasing population and seasonality of fish catch;
WHEREAS, based on recent studies and statistical data, most of the Philippine fishing grounds have been depleted, thus measures were implemented bt the DA-BFAR to control fishing capacity and to rehabilitate the fishing grounds;
WHEREAS, the fish production for the past three (3) years has significantly declined and is no longer sufficient to meet the demands of the fish-eating population; ...
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries Administrative Order No. 259, Series of 2018, Rules and regulations on the importation of frozen fish and fishery/aquatic products for wet markets during closed and off-fishing seasons of during the occurrence of calamities. (2018, September 14). The Manila Times, p. B6.
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FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries; Fisheries; Fishery regulations; Trade; Frozen products; Fishery products; Season regulations; Pricing; Certification; Department of Agriculture (DA); Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA); Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); Philippines
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