Chapter 2 - Utilization, Management, Development, Conservation, and Allocation System of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Question 1

Title of chapter 2

Answer 1

Utilization, management, development, conservation and allocation system of fisheries and aqutic resources

Question 2

Fees and other fishery charges: the rentals for fishpond areas covered by ____ and license fees for ____

Answer 2

Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA), Commercial Fishing Boat License (CFBL)

Question 3

The Department shall issue number of license and permits for the conduct of fishery activities.

Answer 3

Access to fishery resources

Question 4

The Secretary may prescribe limitations or quota on the total quantity of fish captured.

Answer 4

Catch ceiling limitations

Question 5

The use and exploitation of the fishery and aquatic resources in Philippine waters shall be reserved exclusively to Filipinos.

Answer 5

Philippine waters

Question 6

The Secretary may declare, through public notice in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation or in public service announcements at least days before the declaration.

Answer 6

Establishment of closed seasons

Question 7

No foreign finfish, mollusk, custacean or aquatic plants shall be introdued in Philippine waters.

Answer 7

Introduction of foreign aquatic species

Question 8

The Department shall declare closed seasons and take conservation and rehabilitation measures.

Answer 8

Protection of rare, threatened and endangered species

Question 9

All agencies as well as private corporations, firms and entitites who intend to undertake activities or projects which will affect the quality of the environment shall be required to prepare this.

Answer 9

Environmental impact statement (EIS)

Question 10

The integration of EIS is pursuant to its provisions.

Answer 10

Presidential Decree No. 1586

Question 11

Where EIS shall be submitted

Answer 11

Department of environment and natural resources (DENR)

Question 12

No person, natural or juridical, shall undertake any development project without first securing this.

Answer 12

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Secretary of the DENR

Question 13

A monitoring, control and surveillance system shall be established.

Answer 13

Monitoring, control and surveillance of Philippine waters

Question 14

All fish and fishery products must have this issued by the LGUs.

Answer 14

Auxillary invoice

Question 15

Title of Article 1

Answer 15

Municipal Fisheries

Question 16

The municipal/city government may enact appropriate ordinances for this purpose and in accordance with the ____.

Answer 16

National Fisheries Policy

Question 17

The ordinances enacted shall be reviewed prusuant to ____.

Answer 17

RA No. 7160

Question 18

The ____ established under Section 76 shall serve as the venues for close collaboration among LGUs in the management of contiguous resources.

Answer 18

Fisheries and aquatic resources management councils (FARMCs)

Question 19

The duly registered fisherfolk organizations/cooperatives shall have preference in the grant of fisheries rights by ____.

Answer 19

Municipal/city council pursuant to Section 149 of the Local Government Code

Question 20

The municipal or city government may authorize or permit small and medium commercial fishing vessels to operate within this area.

Answer 20

10.1 to 15 kilometer area from the shoreline in municipal waters

Question 21

The fisherworkers shall be entitled to the privileges accorded to othe workers under ____.

Answer 21

Labor Code, Social Security System

Question 22

Title of Article 2

Answer 22

Commercial Fisheries

Question 23

Large commercial fishing vessels license are authorized to operate only in Philippine waters ____.

Answer 23

7 or more fathoms deep, certified by NAMRIA

Question 24

For purposes of commercial fishing, fishing vessels must secure this document.

Answer 24

Certificaes of Philippine Registry

Question 25

The owner/operator of a fishing vessel has a period of ____ days prior to the expiration of the license.

Answer 25

60

Question 25

The commercial fishing boat license shall be renewed every ____.

Answer 25

3 years

Question 26

Programs that should be undertaken by the Department as incentives for municipal and small-scale commercial fisherfolk

Answer 26

Capability-building prgram, information campaign

Question 27

Incentives granted for municipal and small-scale commercial fisherfolk

Answer 27

At least 10% of the credit and the guarantee funds of government financing institutions

Question 28

Incentives for commercial fisheries to fish farther into the EEZ include:

Answer 28

* long term loans * a period of tax and duty exemptions on the importation of fishing vessels not more than 5 years old * duty and tax rebates on fuel consumption * incentives under the Omnibus Investment Code of 1987

Question 29

All fishing vessels shall be provided with adequate medical supplies and lifesaving devices to be determined by the ____.

Answer 29

Occupational Safety and Health Center

Question 30

Fishing vessels of 20 GT or more shall have a qualified first aider certified by the ____.

Answer 30

Philippine National Red Cross

Question 31

Operation of radio communication facilities on board fishing vessels should be coordinated with the ____.

Answer 31

National Telecommunications Commission

Question 32

Title of Article 3

Answer 32

Aquaculture

Question 33

Disposition of public lands for fishery purpose

Answer 33

RA No. 8289

Question 34

Conditions in the lease of fishponds:

Answer 34

* no more 50 hectares for individuals and 250 hectares for corporations * period of 25 years and renewable for another 25 years * determined by the Department (all fees remitted to the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute) * developed on a commercial scale within 3 years from the approval * should not be subleased * transfer of rights to be allowed upon prior written approval * undertake reforestation * minimize environmental pollution

Question 35

Inland fishponds, fish cages and fish pens shall be covered under their insurance program.

Answer 35

Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation

Question 36

Title of Article 4

Answer 36

Post-harvest facilities, activities and trades

Question 37

The Department shall conduct a regular study of fisheries post-harvest operations and ancillary industries.

Answer 37

Comprehensive post-harvest and ancillary industries plan

Question 38

Considerations in formulating a comprehensive plan for post-harvest and ancillary industries:

Answer 38

* guidelines on the distribution, construction, maintenance and use of post-harvest infrastructure facilities * extension of credit and incentives * semi-processing, processing and handling * domestic fishmeal industry * fisheries ship-building and repair * marketing facilities and activities * participation of cooperatives and NGOs * national fisheries plan