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Creation of BFARMC

The document discusses the re-organization of Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (BFARMC) in Sebaste, Antique. It outlines the legal basis for BFARMC creation according to the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and FAO 196. BFARMCs are created by local governments whenever necessary to serve in an advisory capacity. Their composition includes fisherfolk representatives, as well as youth, women, private sector, and NGO members. BFARMCs are tasked with assisting in fisheries planning and enforcement, recommending ordinances, and advising local governments on fisheries matters. The document also details the officers and structural framework of BFARMCs according to FAO

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Creation of BFARMC

The document discusses the re-organization of Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (BFARMC) in Sebaste, Antique. It outlines the legal basis for BFARMC creation according to the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and FAO 196. BFARMCs are created by local governments whenever necessary to serve in an advisory capacity. Their composition includes fisherfolk representatives, as well as youth, women, private sector, and NGO members. BFARMCs are tasked with assisting in fisheries planning and enforcement, recommending ordinances, and advising local governments on fisheries matters. The document also details the officers and structural framework of BFARMCs according to FAO

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Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (BFARMC) Re-organization

Sebaste, Antique

1) Legal basis in the creation of FARMC


• Article 2 of Republic Act No. 8550 "Philippine Fisheries code of 1998"
• Fisheries Administrative order (FAO) No.196 Series of 2000 `'Guidelines on the creation and
lmplementation of FARMCs"

2) Importance of FARMC
• Section 3, FAO No.196 Series of2000
• To institutionalize the major role of the fisherfolk and other resource users in the
planning and formulation of policies and programs for the management, conservation, protection
and sustainable development of fisheries and aquatic resources

3) Creation of BFARMC
• Section 14, FAO No.196 Seriesof2000
• Whenever necessary, the LGus may create BFARMCs
• BFARMCsshall serve in an advisory capacityto the LGU

4) Composition of BFARMC
• Section 16, FAO No.196Seriesof2000
• Chairperson, Sangguniang Barangay committee on Agriculture/Fisheries
• Barangay Development council Representative
• NGO Representative
• Private sector Representative
• At least 8 fisherfolk/fishworkers including the youth and women sectors

5) Functions of BFARMC
• Section 15, FAO No.196Seriesof2000
• ASSIST in the preparation of the Barangay/Municipal Fisheries Development plan and submit such
plan to the Barangay/Municipal Development Council
• RECOMMEND the enactment of Municipal Fishery ordinances to the sangguniang Barangay/Bayan
through its Committe; on Fisheries
• ASSIST in the enforcement offishery laws, rules and regulations in municipal waters
• ADVISE the sangguniang Barangay/Bayan on fishery matters through its committee on Fisheries

6) Officers of FARMC
`. Section 12, FAO No.196Series of2000
• Chairperson
• Vicechairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Auditor
• Press Relations officer
• Sergeant-at-Arms
7) Structural Framework
• Section 13, FAO No.196 Seriesof2000
• Law Enforcementor Bantay Dagat
• Rehabilitation and conservation
• Livelihood opportunities
• Research, Education and Training
• Legislative and prosecution
• Pollutioncontrol
• Landandwateruse

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