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gmajni said:
Currently a fishing guide in U.S. Married to Filipina and interested in starting a Charter/Guide Service in Philippines.
Can you give me a breakdown of the requirements for this sort of business?
I have been scouring the internet and not satisfied that I have a full understanding… Thank you
# 1 October 2008 at 1:43 pm

Admin said:
Hi gmajni,
It’s great to know that you’re interested in starting a charter here in the Philippines. That’s good way to promote sport fishing and tourism a the same time.
I share your sentiments about how hard it is to search the net on any info regarding starting charter services. A few phone calls did not get me far either but I’ve gathered a few pointers.
1. Register a trade name with DTI, Department of Trade and Industry.
2. If you’re planning to setup a partnership or corporation, you will need to register your business with SEC, the Securites and Exchange Commission
3. If it will only be a single proprietor, you can proceed and get a clearance from the baranggay where your charter will it’s station.
4. You will also need to get a Mayor’s permit from the Office of the Mayor and Tax Identification Number from the local BIR, Bureau of Internal Revenue.
4. You will need to pay a visit to your local Bantay Dagat or Philippine Coast Guard office and probably register your fleet.
5. You may also need to visit the BFAR or Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for permits. Do tell them that you will not do commercial fishing but only leisure fishing.
You may have a hard time getting the permits if you are not a Filipino Citizen, it may be better place the charter under your wife’s name.
I’ll get back to you again once I learn more..
Thanks again,
Jaime
# 3 October 2008 at 5:37 pm

Ronondo Rico said:
We operate a beach resort, Monarch Sands Beach resort just south of Dumaguete, Negroes Oriental, Philippines. We have had several guest request fishing as a activity. We are trying to provide as much fishing as we are able to, will visit your site often for info. Also We would love to do a reciprocal link with you so that we can provide better services to our customers. Please visit our site. http://www.monarchsands.com
# 5 October 2008 at 12:38 pm

Ronondo Rico said:
Jaime, plan a weekend trip to Monarch Sands. We will put a few expats together and fish the weekend away.
# 10 October 2008 at 3:43 am

Admin said:
Hi Ron, I was planning to go first week for November. Something came up and we have to go to Dagupan for the All Souls and All Saints day. I’ll try to plan during the holiday season.. or when Cebu Pacific offers those piso fares again.
# 10 October 2008 at 8:20 am

Craig Jeffers said:
I am planning a two month trip to the Northern Philippines, I’ll be staying with friends around Manila, then to Bicol near Naga. I am a dedicated kayak and wade fisherman of the Texas Gulf Coast and was wondering if there were and good areaas where wade fishing could be done?, or even surf fishing around the Metro Manila area? I’m not really intereted in charters, just a place. I was also planning on bringing my 11 foot salt water rod with me. Im not suer how much equipmewnt like that would cost over there. Thanks in advance. I cant wait to get there.
# 13 February 2009 at 5:23 am

Svein Ole Skjevik said:
Good day Admin.
I like fishing and hawe a litle boat for it. Do i need a permit for going fishing like trolling and popperfishing? this is non comercial sportfishing i like to do. Im permanent recident in the Pilippines but not a citizen.
brdgs Svein
# 10 April 2009 at 11:02 pm

hidayat said:
hi…
I live in Pontianak - Indonesia. I need a sparepart (drive gear) for my tomman platinum 3D. Where I can find/order it?
Thanks.
# 22 April 2009 at 2:26 pm

Kelvin said:
Hi,
I will be visiting Manila soon for holiday. I hope to visit some of the biggest tackle shops in town. Can you pls supply me with the name, address and telephone numbers of these tackle shops?
Thanks & Regards
Kelvin
# 7 May 2009 at 9:18 am

joseph lee said:
i am an avid sportfisherman, want to ask nonong, who to contact in prieto diaz or bacon town for tuna fishing, would appreciate it very much if direction be given to locate the local tuna fisherman, thanks very much.
# 24 May 2009 at 12:35 pm

Rye Matignas said:
Hi!
Currently based in Puerto Princessa Palawan, and would like to ask if there are any fishing sites here? or better yet, a group i can go with? Thanks!!!
Rye
# 16 July 2009 at 1:37 pm

Craig said:
Is There Any Yellowtail In The philippines? Like The Ones Here In California?
# 2 August 2009 at 11:56 am

cathy buyco said:
hi,do you know who is bruce frog is that live there in tanjay?
# 9 August 2009 at 2:18 pm

cathy buyco said:
just text me in my mobile number 09081139872…….tnx….
# 9 August 2009 at 2:20 pm

Frank said:
I am living in Davao and having a lot of problems catching anything worthwhile. I have realized that a major cause for the lack of success is that I am fishing fro the wrong fish at the wrong times but while people keep mentioning seasons nobody seems to know when the seasons are for different fish. For example when are the best months for Tuna, marlin, sailfish, grouper, dorado, may maya, etc.
Can you help?
# 11 August 2009 at 5:28 pm

phil said:
Does anyone know, can you buy any decent fishing tackle anywhere near Dumaguete city or get it shipped here Im buying reels here in a local shop and they last less than one month thanks
# 20 August 2009 at 1:34 pm

phil said:
I see things about Alexs tackle shop but he does not seem to have a catalogue or big selection
# 20 August 2009 at 1:35 pm

Les said:
Hi,
I am going on holiday in March to Samar in the Philippines and i am going to do some beach fishing can you please give me some tips and mainly what bait do i use,
Cheers,
Les
# 11 February 2010 at 9:35 pm

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