These rules restrict the issuing of new permits for collecting, gathering, utilising, possessing, of marine turtles, turtle eggs and its by-products in specified areas. Licenses or permits shall be issued by the Bureau of Forest Development to collect, gather, utilise and dispose of marine turtles, turtle eggs and its by-products, provided that the allowable quantity shall be specified in the permit by the Director of Forest Development and provided, further, that such harvest, except turtle eggs, shall be sold only to agencies to be authorized by the Minister of Natural. The Government shall then utilise and dispose of these harvests in support of the Pawikan Conservation Program particularly to assure the immediate setting up of turtle sanctuaries and to maintain and increase the breeding population.
Philippines · 1979-11-15