An analysis of the utilization of regional fishing ports in the Philippines /
By: Israel, Danilo C.
Series: Vol. 27 No. 2 Second Sem 2000.Description: p.149.Subject(s): Presidential Decree No. 977 | Executive Order No. 772 | Fishing Port Package II (FPP II) | Fishing ports; Philippine"Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) | Integrated Fisheries Development Plan (IFDP) | Philippine Fish Marketing Authority (PFMA)Online resources: Click here to access online In: Journal of Philippine DevelopmentSummary: This paper investigated the issue of underutilization of regional fishing ports in the Philippines using secondary data from institutional sources and interviews with key informants. It found that most of the existing regional ports were underutilized, having low actual usage to projected ratios. The paper argued that low commercial and aquaculture fish production contributed to the underutilization of the ports. It suggested some measures to address the problem.No physical items for this record
This paper investigated the issue of underutilization of regional fishing ports in the Philippines using secondary data from institutional sources and interviews with key informants. It found that most of the existing regional ports were underutilized, having low actual usage to projected ratios. The paper argued that low commercial and aquaculture fish production contributed to the underutilization of the ports. It suggested some measures to address the problem.