Section 5March 8, 2007, Sec./Art. 5

Fishing by Philippine Handline Fishing Boats in Internafional Waters. - Handline fishing boats of Philippine registry may operate in international waters or waters of other countries that allow such operations: Provided, That they comply with the appropriate and applicable safety, manning, radio communications and other standards and requirements geared at promoting seaworthiness: Provided, however, That they secure an appropriate international fishing permit and certificate of clearance from the BFAR: Provided further, That the fish caught by handline fishing boats shall be considered as caught in Philippine waters and therefore not subject to all import duties and taxes when the same is landed in government designated fish landings and fish ports in the Philippines: Provided, finally, That fishermen on board Philippine registered handline fishing boats conducting fishing activities beyond the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone are not considered as overseas Filipino workers.