Question & AnswerQ&A (PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 09-2001)
The main directive is to prevent the use of ports by Afghanistan flag vessels for any direct or indirect supply, sale, or transfer to the territory of Afghanistan of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunitions, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts.
The Memorandum Circular seeks to implement Resolution 1333 (2000) of the Security Council Committee of the United Nations.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), in coordination with other concerned agencies, is responsible for implementing the directive.
The DFA, through its Office of the United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO), requests the Philippine Ports Authority and other concerned agencies to undertake appropriate actions to comply with the resolution.
It took effect immediately upon its adoption on February 13, 2001.
The prohibited items include arms and related materiel of all types, weapons and ammunitions, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for these items.
Concerned agencies must submit appropriate reports to the Head Office of the Philippine Ports Authority for information and guidance.
The circular remains in effect unless otherwise informed to the contrary by the UNIO, DFA.
Resolution 1333 (2000) compels Philippine authorities to adopt measures and regulations to prevent prohibited supplies and transfers to Afghanistan, making compliance mandatory under Philippine administrative law.
Benjamin B. Cecilio signed the circular as Officer-in-Charge.