Philippines

Local Government Units (LGUs) and Agrarian Reform Support Services in the Philippines: The Need to Sustain

Ruel C. Limbo
Introduction Republic Act (R.A.) 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to the Local Government Code. LGUs shall likewise...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Assessment of the Industry-level Impacts of the Closed Fishing Season Policy for Sardines in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

TERESITA A. NARVAEZ, Ed.D
INTRODUCTION What is closed fishing season policy? Fishing regulation is a globally recognized conservation measures for fisheries resources preservation particularly in controlling overfishing and protecting the species during the spawning season (FAO, 1997; Sadovy et al., 2005; Arendse et...
Country: Philippines Topic: Fisheries
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Philippine Policies Affecting Management of the Laguna de Bay Region

Annette M. Tobias
INTRODUCTION Factors deteriorating Laguna de Bay Region (LDBR) In general, the policies governing LBDR generally aim at the judicious use of the lake resources by the various stakeholders, as well as the protection of the lake from pollution and the conservation of the lake and its watershed...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
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The Philippine Plant Quarantine Laws: Review of Policies Protecting Plant Resources

Princess Alma B. Ani
INTRODUCTION Currently, the world’s population is posted at about 7.5 billion people and is expected to reach about 8.5 billion by 2030 and 9.8 billion by 2050 (United Nations, 2017). This booming population would require sustainable global food production. The need to improve productivity and...
Country: Philippines Topic: Import regulation and quarantine
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Integrated Land Administration and Management In the Philippines: Long Way to Go

Ruel C. Limbo
INTRODUCTION The Philippines lags behind its Asian neighbors in terms of land administration and management.  It is widely accepted that the multiple national land agencies lack mechanisms for coordination.  Continuing legislative efforts to rectify the situation have not evolved to...
Country: Philippines Topic: Environment and natural resources
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