Presidential Decree No. 1440 (PD 1440) — Creating the Garments and Textile Export Board (Gteb) Defining Its Powers and Functions, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the government to develop and
promote experts essential for the maintenance of a sustained economic growth,
generating the much-needed foreign exchange and the maintenance of a stable
position in international reserves;
WHEREAS, an increasing number of countries seek to impose
restraint levels on Philippine exports of textiles and garments under the
Arrangement regarding the International Trade in Textiles, also known as the
Multi-Fibre Agreement (MFA);
WHEREAS, the Philippines has concluded several international
trade agreements for the export of textile and garments with other
countries;
WHEREAS, there is a need to insure proper implementation of
said agreements and effect coordinated efforts in line with the existing
government trade development programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
decree and order the following:
Garments and Textile Export Board.
SECTION 1. Garments and Textile Export Board.—There
is hereby created a Garments and Textile Export Board hereinafter referred to as
the Board to be composed of the representative of the Secretary of Trade, as
Chairman, the representative of the Department of Industry, as Vice-Chairman,
and one representative each from the Department of Finance, the Board of
Investments, the Central Bank of the Philippines, the Tariff Commission and
Export Processing Zone Authority as Members. The President shall designate one
representative from the private sector as a Member of the Board without voting
rights.
The Textile Export Board established under Letter of Instruction No. 325 and
the Garments and Textile Export Office established under Letter of Instruction
No. 676 are hereby abolished and their powers and functions as well records and
documents are hereby transferred to the Garments and Textile Export Board herein
established.
The Board shall under the Office of the President.
Powers and Functions of the Board.
SEC. 2. Powers and Functions of the Board.—The
Board shall have in addition to its general powers of administration the
following powers and functions:
To oversee the implementation of the garments and textile agreements between
the Republic of the Philippines and other countries, particularly the
administration of garments and textile quotas;
To approve quota allocations, and export authorizations, to issue export
licenses and to adopt the necessary measures to expedite the processing of the
same;
To provide on a regular basis the necessary information and statistics
relating to the administration of garments and textile quotas and the flow of
garments and textile exports, for monitoring purposes and in order to obtain
maximum benefits from textile negotiations with other countries;
To promulgate, subject to the prior approval of the National Economic and
Development Authority, and implement, all rules and regulations to carry out all
international textile agreements entered into between the Republic of the
Philippines and importing countries;
To fix and collect reasonable fees for the issuances of export quotas,
export authorizations, export licenses and other related services, in accordance
with the criteria specified in the rules and regulations.
Per Diems.
SEC. 3. Per Diems.—The member of the Board,
including Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be entitled to receive a per diem of
Two Hundred Fifty pesos (P250.00) per meeting actually attended by them:
Provided, That the total amount in per diems that any member may
receive shall not exceed One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) per month.
Secretariat.
SEC. 4. Secretariat.—The Board is hereby authorized
to create a Secretariat and appoint personnel thereof, which Secretariat shall
consist of a technical and administrative or support staff as may be necessary
to assist the Board in the fulfillment of its responsibilities and functions
under this Decree. The regular professional and technical personnel of the
Secretariat shall be permanent and career in status but upon approval of the
President of the Philippines, may be exempt from OCPC regulations,
Provided, that the personnel shall be entitled to the benefits and
privileges normally accorded to government employees, such as retirement, GSIS
insurance, leave and similar benefits.
Appropriations.
SEC. 5. Appropriations.—The amount of One Million
Pesos (P1,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated to defray organizational and
operational expenses of the Board for the calendar year 1978. Thereafter such
sums as may be necessary to support the operation of the Board shall be included
in the annual Appropriations Act.
Penalties.
SEC. 6. Penalties.—The Board is hereby authorized
to prescribe appropriate penalties for violations of the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Board pursuant to this Decree.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws.
SEC. 7. Repeal of Inconsistent Laws.—Letters of
Instruction Nos. 325 and 676 as amended are hereby revoked and all other laws,
decrees, order, letters of instruction, rules and regulations inconsistent with
any provisions of this Decree are hereby repealed or revised accordingly.
Effectivity.
SEC. 8. Effectivity.—This Decree shall take effect
immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 10th day of June in the year of Our Lord,
nineteen hundred and seventy-eight.
(Sgd.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the
Philippines
By the President:
(Sgd.) JUAN C. TUVERA
Presidential
Assistant
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