Title
Dadiangas as Port of Entry Act
Law
Republic Act No. 5425
Decision Date
Jun 15, 1968
Republic Act No. 5425 designates the subport of Dadiangas as a port of entry, allowing for the establishment and operation of the customs service with an authorized appropriation of five hundred thousand pesos.
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Amendment to the Tariff and Customs Code

  • Section 701 of Republic Act No. 1937 (Tariff and Customs Code) is amended.
  • The amendment formally includes Dadiangas in General Santos, South Cotabato, as a recognized port of entry.
  • This change allows customs operations to be conducted at Dadiangas, facilitating trade and border control.

Appropriation of Funds for Customs Services

  • A budget of five hundred thousand pesos is authorized to fund the establishment and operation of customs services at Dadiangas.
  • Funds are to be sourced from the National Treasury and should not conflict with other appropriations.

Effectivity Clause

  • The act takes effect immediately upon approval.
  • This establishes the legal basis for customs operations in Dadiangas from the date of approval, June 15, 1968.

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