Law Summary
Imposition of Entrance Fee
- A mandatory entrance fee of Fifty Pesos (P50.00) per individual will be charged.
- The fee applies only to non-passengers entering over-the-counter stores and shops operated by Duty Free Philippines.
- Locations specifically cited include Fiesta Shopping Center (Parañaque, Metro Manila), Cebu City store, and Paskuhan Village Outlet (San Fernando, Pampanga).
- The fee system becomes effective on April 1, 1993.
- Exemptions may be established through implementing rules and regulations issued jointly by the Department of Tourism and the Bureau of Customs.
Allocation and Remittance of Fees
- Proceeds from the entrance fees are credited to the general fund of the National Government.
- Collection and remittance of fees will be conducted on a monthly basis to the National Treasury.
Effectivity and Authority
- The executive order took immediate effect upon signing (March 17, 1993).
- Authority for the order derives from the President of the Philippines, as vested by law.
- The Department of Tourism is directed to implement this order through the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with Duty Free Philippines.
Legal and Administrative Framework
- The Department of Tourism and the Bureau of Customs are jointly responsible for promulgating implementing rules and regulations.
- These regulations will detail exemptions and procedural guidelines for entrance fee collection.
- The document underscores the importance of the legal framework ensuring proper administration and revenue management.