Republic Act 10654 – Key Terms (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and sections from Republic Act 10654 ( Amend­ment to the Philippine Fisheries Code ), including policy declarations and penalties across several sections (105, 107, 112, 93, 94, and 102).

Republic Act 10654 (Amendment to the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998)

A comprehensive law to manage, conserve, and protect the Philippines' fishery and aquatic resources, aiming for sustainable development in the fisheries sector.

Declaration of Policy (Section 2)

A commitment to sustainable management and conservation of fishery resources, emphasizing ecological balance, environmental protection, and international cooperation to protect threatened species and migratory stocks.

Section 105 – Importation or Exportation of Fish or Fishery Products

Prohibits unlawful import/export; penalties include administrative fines up to 5x the value or PHP 300,000–500,000, plus forfeiture or destruction; conviction can lead to imprisonment up to 8 years and double fines with a ban on future fisheries involvement.

Administrative liability and fines (Section 105)

Administrative penalties for shipping/forwarding entities; fines up to 5x the value or PHP 300,000–500,000; possible forfeiture; conviction may result in imprisonment and a ban from fisheries-related activities.

Section 107 – Aquatic Pollution

Unlawful pollution of aquatic environments; penalties include administrative fines PHP 300,000–500,000 plus PHP 15,000 per day until resolved; sanctions such as cease/desist orders, closure or suspension, and water-disconnection; in court, imprisonment 6 years 1 day to 12 years, fines doubled, daily fines until compliance; ex parte orders may be issued.

Section 112 – Noncompliance with Good Aquaculture Practices

All fishery operations must comply with good aquaculture practices and environmentally sound guidelines; noncompliance fines PHP 10,000–400,000 per day; conviction may yield up to 3 years imprisonment and fines equal to twice the admin fine.

Section 93 – Use of Fine Mesh Net

Prohibits use of fine mesh nets for fishing except to collect small but mature species; penalties include confiscation of catch and gear; fines PHP 20,000–200,000; imprisonment 6 months to 2 years.

Section 94 – Overexploited Fisheries Management Areas

Prohibits fishing in areas declared as overexploited; penalties include confiscation of catch and gears; fines up to 3x the value of the catch or PHP 20,000 for municipal fishing; large-scale fishing up to 5x the value, up to PHP 500,000; imprisonment 6 months 1 day to 6 years; permits/licenses canceled.

Section 102 – Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species

Prohibits fishing, trading, or possession of rare/threatened/endangered species; penalties include fines up to 5x the value and PHP 500,000–PHP 5,000,000 with forfeiture; severe penalties include 12–20 years imprisonment, doubled fines, and permit cancellation.

Forfeiture

Confiscation of illegal catch, gear, or assets used in fisheries violations.