What the government offers, and how to get it
Programs & services
143 services and 56 programs from the Citizen’s Charters of 10 offices: who each is for, what to bring, the fee and how long it takes.
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Who it’s for
15 programs and services for fisherfolk
| Program or service | Type | Office | Fee | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farming & fishing | |||||
| Integrated and Sustainable Development for Aquaculture/CaptureLivelihood packages for fisherfolk groups and individuals, such as seaweed inputs, motorized boats with fish aggregating devices, fishing gear and fish cages; post-harvest equipment for women fisherfolk; buying stations, mini ice plants and cold storage.Program · MAFAR | Program | MAFAR | — | — | |
| Special Development Fund (MAFAR-SDF)Farm infrastructure and inputs such as farm-to-market roads, solar-powered irrigation, fish cages and agri-fishery inputs for cooperatives.Program · MAFAR | Program | MAFAR | — | — | |
| Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP)Farm-to-market roads, trading posts, warehouses and processing facilities for farming and fishing communities.Program · MAFAR | Program | MAFAR | — | — | |
| Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA)The registry of farmers and fisherfolk; the RSBSA enrollment form is required for many MAFAR services.Program · MAFAR | Program | MAFAR | — | — | |
| Market Development (buyer and seller matching, trade fairs)Helps farmers and fisherfolk find buyers or suppliers and join trade fairs.Service · MAFAR None 2 hours | Service | MAFAR | None | 2 hours | |
| Agribusiness PromotionAdvice on starting an agri-business (costs, licensing, credit) and a business plan template.Service · MAFAR None 30 minutes | Service | MAFAR | None | 30 minutes | |
| Request for Fish Kill Investigation / Disease SurveillanceInvestigation and lab testing when fish die in large numbers.Service · MAFAR None 6 hours and 1 minute, plus 1-2 working days travel to the site | Service | MAFAR | None | 6 hours and 1 minute, plus 1-2 working days travel to the site | |
| Request for Water Parameters AnalysisLab analysis of a water sample.Service · MAFAR 5 hours and 30 minutes | Service | MAFAR | — | 5 hours and 30 minutes | |
| Permits, licences & accreditation | |||||
| Request for Commercial Fishing Vessel / Gear License (CFVGL) and Gear RegistrationLicense for a commercial fishing vessel and its gear.Service · MAFAR Depends on vessel gross tonnage (GT), from PHP 200 + PHP 2/GT for small vessels 3 working days, 4 hours and 30 minutes, plus 1-4 days travel for field inspection depending on the province | Service | MAFAR | Depends on vessel gross tonnage (GT), from PHP 200 + PHP 2/GT for small vessels | 3 working days, 4 hours and 30 minutes, plus 1-4 days travel for field inspection depending on the province | |
| Request for Fish-workers LicenseLicense for fish workers.Service · MAFAR PHP 20 1 working day, 3 hours and 35 minutes | Service | MAFAR | PHP 20 | 1 working day, 3 hours and 35 minutes | |
| Request for Certificate of Clearance to Commercial Fishing VesselsClearance certificate for commercial fishing vessels.Service · MAFAR PHP 200 (small scale), PHP 400 (medium scale), PHP 600 (large scale) | Service | MAFAR | PHP 200 (small scale), PHP 400 (medium scale), PHP 600 (large scale) | — | |
| Request for Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA)Lease of public land for a fishpond.Service · MAFAR Application fee PHP 2,000; cash bond PHP 100 per hectare; rental fee PHP 100 per hectare 5 working days, 6 hours and 50 minutes, plus travel time for field inspection | Service | MAFAR | Application fee PHP 2,000; cash bond PHP 100 per hectare; rental fee PHP 100 per hectare | 5 working days, 6 hours and 50 minutes, plus travel time for field inspection | |
| Request for Local Transport Permit (LTP) for In-Country Trans-boundary Movement of Live Aquatic Species, Processed, Frozen, Chilled and Dried Aquatic ProductsPermit to move fish and aquatic products within the country.Service · MAFAR See the relevant Fisheries Administrative Order | Service | MAFAR | See the relevant Fisheries Administrative Order | — | |
| Request of Health Certificate for In-Country Trans-boundary Movement of Live Shrimps, Live Aquatic Species and Seaweeds for Aquaculture PurposesHealth certificate after lab analysis of stock to be transported.Service · MAFAR None 3 hours and 20 minutes | Service | MAFAR | None | 3 hours and 20 minutes | |
| Request for Aquaculture Farm RegistrationRegistration of a fish farm after inspection.Service · MAFAR None 6 days and 12 hours, plus 9 working days for lab exam and approval at BFAR Central Office and 2-4 days travel | Service | MAFAR | None | 6 days and 12 hours, plus 9 working days for lab exam and approval at BFAR Central Office and 2-4 days travel | |
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