MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 396

: The main purpose is to extend the exemption from payment of travel tax to all passengers by air and/or sea originating from all international ports in Mindanao to any destination within the BIMP-EAGA region until March 1998.
: The exemption covers passengers originating from all international ports in Mindanao traveling to any destination within the BIMP-EAGA, which includes Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area.
: BIMP-EAGA stands for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area, a subregional economic cooperation initiative in Southeast Asia.
: The exemption was extended to be valid until March 1998.
: It was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos and Executive Secretary Ruben D. Torres.
: Passengers must secure a Travel Tax Exemption Certificate from the Philippine Tourism Authority.
: Passengers must originate from all international ports in Mindanao.
: Passengers traveling by air and/or sea are covered for the travel tax exemption.
: The Memorandum Order took effect immediately upon adoption on September 14, 1996.