Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 28)
Executive Order No. 219 established the Philippine Government's Domestic and International Civil Aviation Liberalization Policy and mandated the creation of the Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and the Philippine Air Consultation Panel.
Executive Order No. 32 ordered the constitution of a Single Negotiating Panel to replace the Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and the Philippine Air Consultation Panel.
The Philippine Air Negotiating Panel is chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) or his duly authorized representative.
Members include the Secretaries of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Executive Director of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) or their duly authorized representatives.
The Philippine Air Negotiating Panel is responsible for the initial negotiations leading to the conclusion of Air Services Agreements (ASAs).
The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) or his duly authorized representative chairs the Philippine Air Consultation Panel.
The CAB is primarily responsible for coordinating and preparing for the conduct of negotiations and consultation talks and acts as the Secretariat of the Philippine Air Panels.
Yes, designated official air carriers may participate in the proceedings of both Panels as observers only.
Executive Order No. 32 dated August 22, 2001, and Executive Order No. 296 dated March 10, 2004, were revoked by Executive Order No. 28.
The Chairman of the Consultation Panel may appoint additional members only with the approval of the President or Executive Secretary.
The Consultation Panel is responsible for succeeding negotiations of Air Services Agreements or similar arrangements following the initial negotiations.
The Executive Order took effect fifteen days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.