Republic Act No. 1788

: Republic Act No. 1788 governs the control of customs officers over the boarding or leaving of incoming vessels engaged in foreign trade in Philippine ports.
: It amends Section 1223, Article VI, Chapter 39 of Act No. 2711, otherwise known as the Revised Administrative Code.
: Only the pilot, consul, health officers, or customs officers may board or leave the incoming vessels without permission from the customs officer in charge.
: No, it is unlawful for any person other than the specified officials to board or leave such vessels without permission from the customs officer.
: They must secure a permit from the Collector of Customs before going alongside or taking any person aboard or from the vessel.
: No, unauthorized tugboats, rowboats, or similar vessels are prohibited from loitering near or alongside such vessels without first securing a permit.
: Unauthorized vessels must keep a distance of not less than fifty meters from such vessels.
: The law text does not specify penalties directly, but being unlawful acts, offenders may be subject to penalties under applicable laws relating to customs and port regulations.
: It took effect upon its approval on June 21, 1957.
: The Collector of Customs is responsible for granting such permits.