Philippines rushes to pass tougher IUU law to avoid ban from EU on exports
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Manila Bulletin] Oct 27, 2014
Manila - The Senate will rush the passage of the bill strengthening the country’s marine and fisheries laws before the year-end in a bid to prevent being blacklisted by the European Union (EU) which can bring dire economic consequences.
Senate President Franklin Drilon said the Senate would pass its version of the bill, Senate Bill 2414, which amends the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, today on third and final reading.
The bill specifically seeks amendments to the Fisheries Code to help advance the country’s fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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