EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 46
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 46 - GRANTING
THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, THROUGH THE PHILIPPINE TOURISM AUTHORITY
(PTA), AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A DUTY AND TAX FREE
MERCHANDISING SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES
WHEREAS, as service facilities for
tourists, the duty and tax free shops have generated foreign exchange
and revenue;
WHEREAS, it is economically advantageous to continue and maintain the
operation of duty and tax free shops and stores;
WHEREAS, the operation thereof is best left to the Government for more
direct and effective control and regulation.
NOW THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do
hereby order:
Section 1. The Ministry of Tourism, through the
Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) is hereby authorized to establish a
duty and tax free merchandising system in the Philippines to augment
the service facilities for tourists and to generate foreign exchange
and revenue for the government. Under this system, the Philippine
Tourism Authority shall have the exclusive authority to operate stores
and shops that would sell, among others, tax and duty free merchandise,
goods and articles, in international airports and sea ports throughout
the country in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the
Ministry of Tourism. In the event that the operation of the stores is
to be contracted to private parties, the award thereof shall be done
through the usual bidding.
Sec. 2. The Minister of Tourism shall promulgate
the rules and regulations to implement this Order, which shall, among
others, provide for the norms and guidelines to ensure that the
aforesaid merchandising system is at par with international standards
insofar as prices and services are concerned. The stores and shops are
effective showcases of Philippine culture, craftsmanship and industry
and that the system is an efficient and effective vehicle for the
generation of foreign exchanges and revenue for the government. It is
understood that the merchandise in the shops and stores shall be sold
only to departing passengers for their consumption abroad Provided,
however, that subject to such limitations, rules and regulations as may
be prescribed by the Ministry of Finance, the shops herein authorized
may sell merchandise to passengers coming into the Philippines from
abroad.
Sec. 3. All net profits from the merchandising
operations conducted pursuant hereto shall accrue to the Ministry of
Tourism which shall allocate the same in accordance with existing
policies and regulations.
Sec. 4. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or any part thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 5. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila this
4th of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
eighty-six.
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