Philippine Fisheries Act (RA No. 8550)

Question 1

Where does the provisions of Philippine Fisheries Act apply?

Answer 1

all Philippine waters including other waters over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction, and the country’s 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf;

Question 2

Does the provisions of the code apply to private lands?

Answer 2

Yes, under the law, as long as the lands are devoted to aquaculture, or businesses and activities relating to fishery, whether private or public lands.