Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE II, ENTITLED `COASTWISE TRADE OF THE TARIFF & CUSTOMS CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' ("PHILIPPINE EXPORT AND IMPORT FREIGHT SHIPPING ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2000"/CABOTAGE)
Congress Author
Date filed
July 26, 2000
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB11881
FULL TITLE : AN ACT AMENDING TITLE II, ENTITLED `COASTWISE TRADE OF THE TARIFF & CUSTOMS CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' ("PHILIPPINE EXPORT AND IMPORT FREIGHT SHIPPING ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2000"/CABOTAGE)
ABSTRACT : "Philippine Export and Import Freight Shipping Assistance Act of 2000." This bill provides a stronger and clearer basis for foreign vessels to provide the transhipment services needed by our local exports and importers. Thus, a foreign vessel whichtransports foreign goods from a local port of transshipment to a local port of destination shall NOT be construed as engaging in coastwise trade.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : FUENTES, DAISY A.
DATE FILED : 2000-07-26
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
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ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
MOTHER BILL: HB12551
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS ON 2000-08-01

Abstract

"Philippine Export and Import Freight Shipping Assistance Act of 2000." This bill provides a stronger and clearer basis for foreign vessels to provide the transhipment services needed by our local exports and importers. Thus, a foreign vessel whichtransports foreign goods from a local port of transshipment to a local port of destination shall NOT be construed as engaging in coastwise trade.

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