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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 143 -
INSTITUTING EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL MECHANISMS AND STRATEGIES IN THE
TARIFF COMMISSION
WHEREAS,
recent developments in international trade brought about by the coming
into force of the World Trade Organization, the acceleration of the
Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT) Scheme in the ASEAN Free
Trade Area (AFTA), and the trade liberalization initiatives under the
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have necessitated a
comprehensive and radical restructuring of the Philippine tariff system;
WHEREAS, in view of these developments, the Tariff Reform Program has
been restructured to promote global competitiveness, simplify the
tariff structure, facilitate trade, and level the playing field for
local industries vis-a-vis foreign competitors;
WHEREAS, the Tariff Commission, as the agency responsible for
undertaking a thorough study of the Philippine Trade and Tariff system,
should adopt operational strategies and activities to make it effective
in encouraging the development and growth of efficient, self-reliant,
innovative, progressive and globally competitive Philippine industries;
WHEREAS, under Sec. 20, Chapter 7, Title I, Book III of Executive
Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), the President of the
Philippines is empowered to exercise such powers and functions vested
in him which are provided for under the laws;
WHEREAS, under Sec. 78 of the General Provisions of Republic Act No.
8522 (FY 1998 General Appropriations Act), the President may direct
changes in the organization and key positions in any department, bureau
or agency;
WHEREAS, under Sec. 80 of the General Provisions of Republic Act No.
8522 (FY General Appropriations Act), heads of departments, bureaus and
agencies are directed to scale down, phase-out or abolish activities no
longer essential in the delivery of public services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
order:
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Sec. 5. Since 19.07.98.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 21st day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and
Ninety-Nine.
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