QuestionsQuestions (PRC Resolution NO. 2000-663, S. OF 2000)
The Bureau of Domestic Trade, through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is directed to supervise and control the conduct of beauty contests.
A beauty contest is defined as any competition open to any male or female, national in character or scope, whether international or not, where winners are chosen based on beauty or physical attributes or a combination of beauty with talent, intelligence, charm, grace, or similar qualities.
No, the scope includes contests that are national in character or scope, with or without international affiliation.
The Bureau is tasked to supervise and control beauty contests, promulgate necessary rules and regulations to achieve the issuance’s objectives, and coordinate with appropriate government agencies on regulation matters including funds disposition and donations to charity.
The proliferation of highly commercialized beauty contests that exploit contestants and seemingly violate existing laws, rules, and regulations prompted the issuance.
Yes, it instructs the Bureau to coordinate with appropriate government agencies to regulate the disposition of funds, donations to charity, and similar activities related to beauty contests.
The Bureau exercises control by virtue of its regulatory powers and functions under existing laws as directed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Ferdinand E. Marcos signed the Letter as the President of the Philippines.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry provides oversight and direction to the Bureau of Domestic Trade in supervising and controlling beauty contests.