Home⇛JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research Journal⇛vol. 61 no. 3 (2025)

Evaluation On The Implementation Of Executive Order No. 305: Devolving Fishing Vessels Registration In The Province Of Albay

Larry B. Ayende | MANNY B. MACABEO

Discipline: business and management (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

Executive Order No. 305 aims to improve fisheries management by devolving the registration of small fishing vessels to local government units. This aims to increase transparency in vessel activity and facilitate better monitoring and enforcement of fisheries regulations. This study evaluates the implementation of PNP Maritime Unit on Executive Order No. 305 in Devolving Fishing Vessels Registration in the province of Albay in terms of Registration and Licensing; Adherence to safety Standards; Collaboration Mechanism; and Monitoring and Evaluation System. Likewise, it identified the bottlenecks faced by the PNP Maritime Unit in the implementation of the Executive Order 305 in the Province of Albay. This study used the Descriptive Quantitative Research Design. The respondents of the study are the Regional Maritime Unit 5 personnel, Local Government Unit, Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management, and selected Fisherfolks in Tabaco City and Legazpi City. There is a consensus among stakeholders on the importance of the devolution process, safety standards, collaboration mechanisms, and monitoring and evaluation systems. Addressing challenges like capacity building, resources, infrastructure, and coordination is important to successfully implement EO 305 for sustainable fisheries. The PNP, LGU, BFAR, and fisherfolk may continue collaborating and sharing best practices to optimize the devolved fishing vessel registration by addressing challenges and investing in capacity building. They prioritize capacity building, resource allocation, and public awareness to achieve sustainable fisheries management and protect livelihoods. The proposed Enhanced Fisheries Registration and Management Act of 2024 may be enacted to provide a stronger legal framework for the effective and sustainable devolution of fishing vessel registration. The successful implementation of Executive Order No. 305 requires strong inter-agency collaboration, adequate resources, and effective public awareness campaigns to address challenges, ensure compliance, and promote sustainable fisheries management.



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