PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1219 (As amended by Presidential Decree No. 1698, 1980)
[PROVIDING FOR THE EXPLORATION, EXPLOITATION, UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF CORAL RESOURCES].
WHEREAS, coral resources are known to exist beneath territorial waters and in the marine economic zone of the Philippines;
WHEREAS, the exploitation of these resources, especially the precious coral varieties, will bring revenue to the country and generate employment in the processing and utilization of these resources;
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the exploration, exploitation, utilization and conservation of these resources be properly regulated to ensure the preservation of the country’s marine environment;
WHEREAS, conservation of ordinary corals is necessary for the preservation of the natural breeding ground, habitat or abode of fishes and other marine organisms;
WHEREAS, ordinary corals are natural protection of the shore and adjacent infrastructures against destructive effects of wave erosion;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby promulgate the following:
Section 1
Title
This Decree shall be called "The Coral Resources Development and Conservation Decree."
Section 2
Declaration of Policy
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to promote and regulate the exploration, exploitation, utilization and conservation of coral resources, whether existing beneath territorial waters or in the marine economic zone of the Philippines, and to ensure the protection of these resources as provided for under other existing laws.
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