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RA 7916 (The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995) Section 17

Investigation and Inquiries.

Section 17

SEC. 17. Investigation and Inquiries. — Upon a written formal complaint made under oath, which on its face provides reasonable basis to believe that some anomaly or irregularity might have been committed, the PEZA or the administrator of the ECOZONE concerned, shall have the power to inquire into the conduct of firms or employees of the ECOZONE and to conduct investigations, and for that purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books, papers, and other evidences: Provided, That to arrive at the truth, the investigator (s) may grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possessions of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation conducted by him or under the authority of the PEZA or the administrator of the ECOZONE concerned.

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CitationRA 7916 (The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995) Section 17 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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