Production of Philippine Crew.
Section 1207
SEC. 1207. Production of Philippine Crew. – The master of a Philippine vessel returning from abroad shall produce the entire crew listed in the vessel's shipping crew manifest. If any member is missing, the master shall produce proof satisfactory to the District Collector that the member has died, or absconded, has been forcibly impressed into another service, or has been discharged. In case of discharge in a foreign country, the master shall produce a certificate from the consul, vice consul, or consular agent of the Philippines there residing, showing that such discharge was effected with the consent of the aforesaid representative of the Philippines.