Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (FARMCs) are established in the national level (NFARMCs) and in all municipalities/cities (M/CFARMCs) abutting municipal waters as defined by Republic Act No. 8550 also known as The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. The FARMCs shall be formed by fisherfolk organizations/cooperatives and non-government organizations (NGOs) in the locality and be assisted by the Local Government Units (LGUs) and other government entities. Before organizing FARMCs, the LGUs, NGOs, fisherfolk, and other concerned people’s organizations shall undergo consultation and orientation on the formation of FARMCs.