Maasin, Leyte as Port of Entry

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Republic Act No. 2378: Maasin, Leyte as Port of Entry

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Title Supreme Court: Maasin, Leyte as Port of Entry

Law: Republic Act No. 2378

Decision Date: Jun 20, 1959

Republic Act No. 2378 amends the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines to designate Maasin as a new principal port of entry, effective June 20, 1959.

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Designation of Principal Ports of Entry

Each collection district has designated principal ports of entry where customs processes are conducted.
The act explicitly includes Maasin, Leyte, as a newly designated principal port of entry.
Other principal ports listed include Manila, Sual, Tabaco, Cebu, Pulupandan, Sia-in, Iloilo, Davao, Legaspi, Zamboanga, Jolo, Aparri, Jose Panganiban, Cagayan, Tacloban, San Fernando, Hinigaran, Dumaguete City, and Batangas.

Amendment to the Tariff and Customs Code

The Act amends Section 701 of Republic Act No. 1937, known as the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines.
This amendment specifically relates to the enumeration and designation of collection districts and ports of entry.

Effectivity Clause

The Act took effect immediately upon its approval on June 20, 1959.
This means all provisions, including the addition of Maasin as a port of entry, became operative from that date.

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