Legal Basis and Presidential Directive
- The delisting action followed a directive from the President of the Philippines under Executive Order No. 244, dated May 12, 1995.
- This executive order authorized the change in the status of the PROC as it pertains to LOI No. 444 coverage.
Amendments to Import and Export Regulations
- Appendices 1 (Item 15) and 5 (Item 23) of Central Bank Circular No. 1389, as amended, are consequently amended to reflect this delisting.
- With this amendment, all imports from or exports to the PROC will no longer require clearance from the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC).
Effective Date and Implementation
- The exemptions from requiring PITC clearance on trade involving the PROC are effective starting on the date specified in the SOCCOM Memorandum Circular.
- The directive and amendments are official as of July 5, 1995, signified by the signature of Deputy Governor Edgardo P. Zialcita of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.