Penalties for Violation
- Violation of the prohibition carries the penalty of prision correccional in its medium period.
- A fine of fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) will also be imposed.
Duties of Shipping, Airlines, and Common Carriers
- All shipping lines, airlines, and other common carriers are enjoined to strictly observe the prohibition by not accepting right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles or auto parts intended for RHD vehicles as cargo.
- This applies to cargo destined to any Philippine Port of Entry.
- Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution for violation of the law.
Handling of Discovered RHD Vehicles or Parts
- If RHD vehicles or parts are discovered aboard a vessel, such items shall not be unloaded.
- If already unloaded, they must be placed under continuous underguarding until re-exported to the country of origin.
- The re-exportation expenses shall be borne by the carrying vessel.
- Further applicable penalties may be imposed by the Bureau of Customs.
Role of District/Port Collectors
- District/Port Collectors are directed to inform all shipping and airline companies calling at their ports about this memorandum.
- They are tasked to strictly enforce the provisions of this order.
Repeal of Conflicting Orders
- Any previous order, memorandum, or issuance inconsistent with this memorandum order is repealed.
Effectivity
- This memorandum order takes effect immediately upon issuance on March 29, 2005.