Preamble
WHEREAS, it is necessary to impose an energy tax on aircraft not operated for hire to the general public consistent with the Government's energy and fuel conservation program; WHEREAS, in addition, the cost of services being rendered by the Civil Aeronautics Administration has considerably increased since its creation on June 30, 1952, without a corresponding increase in the fees charged for this purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows: