Creation and Composition of the Commission
- Established the Commission on Export Procedures ("Commission") by the President's authority.
- The Commission comprises equal representation from government and private sector.
Powers and Duties of the Commission
- Conduct an overall review of all documentation requirements for exportation of goods, including relevant rules, regulations, administrative orders, circulars, guidelines, and procedures.
- Identify and eliminate bureaucratic red tape obstructing export processes.
- Pinpoint causes of delays in export procedures related to all government agencies involved and find solutions to eliminate such delays.
- Revise, amend, consolidate, simplify, and innovate rules and regulations to expedite exports while ensuring appropriate safeguards.
- Exercise authority to approve or disapprove any new export document requirements proposed by government agencies that might cause undue delays.
- Promulgate rules of review and regulations necessary to implement its powers and duties.
Secretariat and Leadership
- The Ministry of Trade and Industry supplies the Secretariat for the Commission.
- The Secretariat is headed by an Executive Director appointed by the Commission.
- Functions of the Secretariat are prescribed by the Commission.
Establishment of the Export Documentation Center
- The Commission may create an Export Documentation Center after thorough study.
- The Center will be staffed by personnel detailed from relevant government agencies (e.g., Central Bank, Bureau of Customs).
- The Center processes export applications without referring them back to individual agencies, thereby facilitating faster export transactions.
Fee Charging and Operational Sustainability
- The Export Documentation Center is authorized to charge reasonable fees for services provided to exporters.
- Fees collected are immediately used to maintain the Center's operations.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Legal Authority
- The Order is issued under the constitutional powers vested in the President and Presidential Decree No. 1416, as amended.