Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 221

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP EXPORTS AS A KEY TO ACCELERATING ECONOMIC GROWTH
AND ENHANCING THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF PHILIPPINE
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7844
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE EXPORT DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1994,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The export sector plays an important role in helping the Philippine economy grow and
connect with the rest of the world. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country
eamed USD 6.59 billion from exports in March 2025, which is 5.9% higher than the same
month last year. From January to March 2025, total exports reached to USD 19.27 billion,
which shows a steady 5.7% growth. Most of these exports consisted of electronic products and
manufactured goods, with the United States being our largest buyer.

‘These numbers indicate that Philippine exports are performing well; however, many of
our small and medium-sized businesses continue to struggle with challenges such as meeting
international standards, navigating complex regulations, and accessing foreign markets. They
also require additional support to enhance their products, adopt digital tools. and compete
effectively on a global scale.


This measure aims to reinforce support systems for MSMEs. It will introduce skills
training and apprenticeships, set up a faster process for export requirements, remove

unauthorized fees, and support events like National Exporter’s Weck.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

CRISPIN DIEGO “PING” D. REMULLA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 221

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP EXPORTS AS A KEY TO ACCELERATING ECONOMIC GROWTH
AND ENHANCING THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF PHILIPPINE.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7844
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE EXPORT DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1994,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Exports and Investments
Development Act of 2025”.
SEC. 2. Sec. 2 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:
“SEC. 2. Declaration of policy. ~ It shall be the policy of the State to evolve export
development into a national effort AND TRANSFORM THE PHILIPPINES INTO
AN EXPORTING NATION. The [government] STATE shall champion exports as a
focal strategy for [a] THE ACCELERATION OF INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC
GROWTH, INVESTMENTS PROMOTION, EFFICIENT TRANSFER OF
KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
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Fhe government and the private seetor shall jointly-transform-the Philipp
exporting-nation} IT IS HEREBY DECLARED POLICY OF THE STATE TO
IMPROVE THE CONTRIBUTION OF EXPORTS TO NATIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, BY ELEVATING THE DIVERSITY, SOPHISTICATION, AND
QUALITY OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE PRODUCED AND/OR SOURCED
DOMESTICALLY FOR EXPORT PURPOSES. Towards this end, the State shall
instill in the Filipino people that exporting is [net just e-seetoral-concern, but the key-te

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND A MEANS TO EXPEDITIOUSLY
REDUCE POVERTY, PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, AND INCREASE THE
AVERAGE INCOME OF FILIPINO HOUSEHOLDS."

SEC. 3. Sec. 3 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development

Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:

“SEC. 3. Key Operating Principles. ~ A macro-economic policy framework that
supports export development shall be provided, especially in key areas of concern to
exporters:

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Fiscal and credit policies shall provide adequate funds for public andprivate
investments and business expansion, while keeping the cost of credit comparable to
international levels ensuring access to loanable funds for [SMEs] MICRO, SMALL,
AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES), as well as highly technical AND
INNOVATIVE export enterprises, especially those in the countryside;

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. Technical support policies to improve the quality of export products shall be adopted,

particularly those relating to technology transfer, R&D, technical training and related
activities, INCLUDING THOSE THAT REQUIRE FOREIGN INVESTMENT
OR INVOLVE ASSISTANCE FROM FOREIGN PARTNERS WHEREVER
APPLICABLE, SUBJECT TO RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. As
such, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of
Agriculture (DA) shall be supported by colleges and universities in the diffusion of
technology, information and training to the countryside for agri-industrial and export

development;


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Urgent attention must be given to policies affecting infrastructure in order to ensure the
adequate supply and quality of power, water [e-g--for irrigation], transportation [e-g=
shipping-and-eargo-handling], and communication to support the flow of goods and

services in the context of the national export drive;

. The link between export growth and countryside development must be strengthened

through policies favorable to MSMEs, regional industrial centers, and export
processing zones to boost rural and farm-based entrepreneurship in identified
geographic economic growth areas of the country;

Labor and industrial relations policies must recognize the inevitable industrial shifts
that will occur in the effort to achieve international competitiveness. Focus shall be
given to the formulation of accords between labor and management which shall provide
for sustained increase in productivity and competitiveness. In line with this, dual
training schemes, QUALITY APPRENTICESHIPS, DIGITAL UPSKILLING
INITIATIVES AND OTHER ENTERPRISE-BASED MODALITIES OF
LEARNING THAT INVOLVE CLOSE COLLABORATION BETWEEN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR shall be
integrated as a basic component to the country's primary and secondary education
program to ensure that the manpower needs of agriculture and industry will be matched
by the skills generated by the educational system. Reasonable price and income policies
shall likewise be adopted in order to safeguard the interest of the labor sector;

All government agencies whose regulations affect exporters [sueh-as-the-Board-of
shall IMPLEMENT REGULATORY REFORMS AND simplify THEIR
procedures to [minimize-bureaueratie-redtape] INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND
REDUCE TRANSACTIONAL COSTS IN CONSONANCE WITH R.A. 11032
OR THE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS AND EFFI
SERVICE DELIVERY ACT OF 2018.

EFFECTIVE TARGETING OF EXPORT MARKETS, POTENTIAL
LOCATORS AND INVESTORS, PRODUCTS FOR DEVELOPMENT, AND
NEW GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES SHALL BE INFORMED AND GUIDED
BY PROPER SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF RELEVANT DATA AND
INFORMATION. AS SUCH, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND
INDUSTRY (DTI) SHALL COORDINATE AND JOINTLY IMPLEMENT
WITH THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), AND OTHER

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APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DATA-COLLECTION
PROCEDURES, DATA-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS, RELEVANT
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND OTHER MECHANISMS THAT ENABLE THE
PROPER MEASUREMENT OF THE COUNTRY'S PRODUCTIVE
CAPABILITIES AND KNOW-HOW, ITS RELATIVE COMPARATIVE
ADVANTAGE IN CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AND OTHER
FACTORS RELEVANT TO THE FULFILLMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF
THIS ACT. WHEREVER FEASIBLE, SUCH DATA AND INFORMATION
SHALL BE DISAGGREGATED INTO NATIONAL, REGIONAL,
PROVINCIAL, AND CITY OR MUNICIPALITY LEVELS OF ANALYSIS.”
SEC. 4, Sec. 4 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
1994 shall be amended as follows:

“SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. — For the purposes of this Act, the following definitions
shall apply to the following terms:

“Exported” means any person, natural or juridical, licensed to do business in the
Philippines, engaged directly or indirectly in the production, manufacture, assembly,
processing, or trade of products or services which earns at least fifty percent (50%) of
its normal operating revenues from the sale of its products or services abroad for foreign
currency: Provided, That in the case of services, the same shall be limited to
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jointly by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Trade and Industry

| services as defined

(DTD). Services rendered by overseas contract workers are not covered by [the] this
definition.

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“Export incentives” shall refer to support measures, FISCAL AND NON-FISCAL,
provided by the government to exporters to encourage investment in the export sector,
create a freer trade environment and motivate exporters to increase export sales and
perform competitively in the [expert] GLOBAL market. The overall objective is to
increase the country's export sales.

"Accredited EXPORT Organization" shall refer to the organization of exporters
granted accreditation by the Export Development Council, as provided in Section 7(1)
of this Act.”


1 e. “SOPHISTICATED” REFERS TO THE STATE WHEN A PRODUCTOR
2 SERVICE REQUIRES A HIGH NUMBER OF CAPABILITIES,
3 COMPETENCIES OR KNOW-HOW TO BE PRODUCED OR OFFERED.
4 f. "SOPHISTICATION" REFERS TO THE NUMBER OFCAPABILITIES,
5 COMPETENCIES, OR KNOW-HOW REQUIRED FOR A PRODUCT OR
6 SERVICE TO BE OFFERED BY AN ECONOMY LIKE THAT OF THE
7 PHILIPPINES.”
8 SEC. 5. Sec. 5 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
9 Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:
10 “SEC. 5. Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP).— The President of the Republic
1 of the Philippines shall approve a rolling three-year Philippine Export Development
12 Plan prepared by the [Department of Frade and Industry] DTI which shall form part of
2B the [medium-term] Philippine Development Plan ([MF|PDP). It shall be formulated
14 AND VALIDATED in consultation with the RELEVANT GOVERNMENT
15 AGENCIES AND private sector [validated] TO BE REVIEWED and updated
16 semestrally.
w7 The PEDP shall define the country's annual and medium-term export
18 thrusts, strategies, programs and projects INCLUDING THE ENHANCEMENT OF
19 THE CAPABILITIES OF FILIPINO ENTERPRISES AND PROFESSIONALS
20 TO PRODUCE AND OFFER INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED AND
21 DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, ALIGNED WITH THE
2 PREVAILING STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PRIORITIES PLAN AND THE
2B MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (MSMED)
24 PLAN. THE PEDP [end] shall be jointly implemented by the government, export and
25 other concerned sectors.
26 UPON APPROVAL OF THE PEDP, THE PRESIDENT SHALL DIRECT
a RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ALLOCATE FUNDS, UNDER
28 THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA), IN SUPPORT OF THE
29 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEDP WHICH SHALL BE MANAGED BY THE
30 DTI - EXPORT MARKETING BUREAU."
31 SEC. 6. Sec. 6 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
32 Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:

33 “SEC. 6. Export Development Council. — The existing Export Development Council
34 hereinafter referred-to-as-the-“Couneil”)-whieh-was-ereated-by Executive Ord



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{4994}--and Republic Act 7844-(1994)] is hereby reorganized and restrengthened to
suitably and periodically oversce the implementation of the PEDP and to continuously
ensure proper coordination of the formulation and implementation of policy reforms to
support the said Plan.”

SEC. 7. Sec. 7 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development

Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:

“SEC. 7. Powers and Functions. —- The Council shall:

conditions in- both the domestic and international environment] ASSIST THE DTI
IN DRAFTING THE PEDP WITH INPUTS FROM VARIOUS
STAKEHOLDERS,

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c. ENDORSE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES THE
APPROVAL OF THE PEDP; COORDINATE, MONITOR AND ASSESS
THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF, AND, WHEN NECESSARY,
INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS THEREON IN THE LIGHT
OF CHANGING CONDITIONS IN BOTH THE DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS;

d. [e] Identify the main bottlenecks, problems and constraints in all

areas/sectors/activities which influence the competitiveness of exports [inehiding
Finanee_technology, production- promotions and marketing];

e. [d] Mandate specific departments and agencies to address the bottlenecks and
problems constraining the _—([development]__- COMPETITIVENESS,
SOPHISTICATION, AND DIVERSIFICATION of exports [it any-of the-areas
mentioned in-paragraph-{e}-above], and require the concerned Secretaries or their
duly authorized representatives to [deliver] SUBMIT progress reportS on the
actions/initiatives taken to resolve these areas of concern at the [next-message]
SOONEST POSSIBLE TIME;

£. [e] Ensure export quality control by overseeing the formulation and implementation

of quality control guidelines by appropriate agencies to [make] ENABLE


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PRODUCTION OF SOPHISTICATED AND DIVERSIFIED Philippine
exports WHICH ARE at par with world-class products:

g. [f] Impose sanctions on any government agency or officer or employee thereof, or
private sector entity that impedes efficient exportation of Philippine goods;

h. [g] Recommend to Congress any proposed legislation that would contribute to the
competitiveness of Philippine exports;

i, [h] Submit [quarterly] ANNUAL reports to Congress;

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[Formulate the] RECOMMENDED policies AND RULES AND
REGULATIONS for the grant{ing] of incentives to exporters BY CONCERNED
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES;

k. Adopt such policies, rules, procedures and administrative systems for the efficient
and effective exercise of its powers and functions [- inehiding the-ereation-or

. , set;

1, Grant and review the accreditation of the DOMINANT organization of exporters
according to the guidelines [which-it-shall-tater- promulgate-for-the said-purpose:
Provided, That the-organization-aceredited-shall-be-the-dominant-one-among-the
other—existing —export—organizations—as—determined—tnder—the—guidelines]

promulgated by the Council hereof.
m. Issue standards and policies to be observed by Local Government Units (LGUs) in
order to:
1. ensure that LGUs’ plans and budgets are supportive of agriindustrial growth
and export competitiveness thrusts of the national government; and
2. ensure optimal allocation of expenditures.
‘The DILG and the regional development councils shall be the channels through which
these standards and policies shall be coursed
n, MANDATE CONCERNED GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITIES TO
CONDUCT BENCHMARKING OF TRADE PRACTICES AND
PERFORMANCE ABROAD, AS WELL AS MARKET INTELLIGENCE
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COMPETITIVENESS, SOPHISTICATION AND DIVERSIFICATION OF
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS.”

SEC. 8. Sec. 8 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:
“SEC. 8. Composition of the Council. ~ The Council shall be composed of the
following:
Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, as Chairperson;

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. Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority;
Secretary of the Department of Finance;

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. Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas:

. Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology;
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture;

.. Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs;

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. Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment;

i. [Nine-(9)] THREE (3) representatives from the private sector. [the majority
of whom shall-be-reeommendees-of the-aceredited-organization] and one of
whom shall be elected by the Council as Vice-Chairman

Other heads of executive agencies, private organizations or individuals can be

called upon by the Council to attend any Council meeting and assist the Council to

resolve issues and problems that concer their respective offices.

time such queries are received:|”
SEC. 9. Sec. 9 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export Development
Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:
“SEC. 9. [Mede-of] Selection and [Fenure] APPOINTMENT of Private Sector
Representatives — The President shall appoint the private sector representatives [-whe
; offic nomination of the aecredited-organization:| BASED ON THE.
LIST OF NOMINEEDS PREPARED BY THE DTI-EMB, ensuring balanced
representations [from-the-Visayas-and Mindanao] ACROSS THE MAJOR ISLAND
GROUPS and various sectors [; such-as-the-lebor-seetor, agricultural and traditional


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THE SUCCEEDING APPOINTMENTS, AFTER EFFECTIVITY OF THIS
ACT, SHALL BE BASED ON THE LIST OF NOMINEES PREPARED BY THE
COUNCIL BASED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF DTI-EMB:
PROVIDED, THAT SECTORAL REPRESENTATION IN THE COUNCIL
MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION BASED ON THE RECOMMENDED
SECTORS OF THE EMB.

The private sector representatives of the Council shall serve for a period of [wo (2)]
THREE (3) years. NO PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE SHALL SERVE
FOR MORE THAN TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS. VOLUNTARY
RENUNCIATION OF THE OFFICE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME SHALL
NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN INTERRUPTION IN THE CONTINUITY OF
HIS SERVICE FOR THE FULL TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS APPOINTED.

When a vacancy occurs due to the resignation, death or incapacity of a member, a
replacement who shall serve for the remainder of the member's term of office shall be
appointed by the President: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH VACANCY MUST BE
FILLED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM OCCURRENCE THEREOF:
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE SUCCESSOR SHALL ONLY SERVE
THE REMAINING UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE TERM.”

SEC. 10. Sec. 10 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export

Development Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:

“SEC. 10. Meetings of the Council. - REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE Council—
shall BE HELD AT LEAST [meet] once a month TO BE PRESIDED BY THE
CHAIRMAN: Provided, That [the President-or the ehairman-may-convene-the-Couneil
anytime—whenever-he-deems-it-neeessary} WRITTEN NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETINGS SHALL BE SENT TO ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS OF RECORD
AT LEAST FOURTEEN (4) DAYS PRIOR TO THE
MEETING@DEFERMENT:;: PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT WRITTEN
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OR ITS DEFERMENT MAY BE SENT
TO ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS OF RECORD THROUGH ELECTRONIC
MAIL OR SUCH OTHER MANNER AS THE COUNCIL SHALL ALLOW:
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT, SHOULD THERE BE ANY CHANGES IN
THE USUAL CONDUCT OF THE REGULAR MEETING, A WRITTEN
NOTICE STATING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE, OR ANY RELEVANT
MODIFICATIONS OF THE SAID MEETING MUST BE SENT TO EVERY


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MEMBER AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED
MEETING. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL MAY BE HELD AT
ANY TIME UPON THE CALL OF THE CHAIRMAN OR UPON MOTION OF
THE VICE-CHAIRMAN RAISED BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND
WITH ACQUIESCENCE OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY THEREOF."

SEC. 11. A new Section 11 is hereby inserted, to read as follows, the succeeding

sections shall be renumbered accordingly.

“SEC. 11. VENUE OF MEETINGS. - MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL MAY BE
HELD ANYWHERE IN THE PHILIPPINES, UNLESS OTHERWISE
STIPULATED IN IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OR AS
MAY BE AGREED UPON BY THE COUNCIL DURING THE PRECEDING
REGULAR MEETING: PROVIDED, THAT, THE COUNCIL MAY CONDUCT
MEETINGS THROUGH TELECONFERENCE, VIDEO CONFERENCE, OR
OTHER RELIABLE FORMS OF REMOTE OR ELECTRONIC MEANS,
USING APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, IN TIMES OF PUBLIC EMERGENCIES, FORCE
MAJEURE, OR OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY
THE COUNCIL WHICH MAY PREVENT MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS
FROM ATTENDING THE MEETINGS:PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT
REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS SHALL BE AVAILABLE ONLY
IF THE COUNCIL MEMBER IS WITHIN PHILIPPINE JURISDICTIO!
SEC.12. A new Section 12 is hereby inserted, to read as follows:

“SEC. 12. QUORUM AND VOTING. - FOR PURPOSES OF QUORUM FOR
AND DURING MEETINGS, ATTENDANCE OF A MAJORITY OF THE
COUNCIL MEMBERS IS NECESSARY. A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE
COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO ACTUALLY TOOK PART IN THE
DELIBERATIONS OF MATTERS RAISED DURING THE MEETING IS
NEEDED IN ORDER TO REACH A DECISION. VOTES OF COUNCIL
MEMBERS WHO FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED
REQUISITE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED."

SEC.13. A new Section 13 is hereby inserted, to read as follows:

"SEC. 13. SECRETARIAT. - WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE
EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, A SECRETARIAT SHALL BE CREATED IN
THE DTI-EMB, UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF ITS DIRECTOR.

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THE SECRETARIAT SHALL SERVE AS THE SUPPORT STAFF OF THE
COUNCIL IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTIONS. SUCH POSITIONS MAY
BE CREATED FOR THIS PURPOSE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT.”

SEC.14. Sec. 12 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export

Development Act of 1994 shall be amended as follows:

"SEC. [12] 14. Accredited Export Organization (AEO). — The Council shall accredit a
single umbrella organization of exporters, BASED ON ACCREDITATION
GUIDELINES TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT (pursuant-to-Section
74} of this-Aet], to represent the export sector concerns and interests for three (3) years
f-after-whieh-the-Couneil-shall-undertake-a-review-of the -eeereditation-priorto-the
sranting—or—re-granting—of—the—said—aeereditation]. THE PROCEDURE FOR
RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION OF THE AEO OR THE GRANT OF
ACCREDITATION TO A NEW ONE SHALL LIKEWISE BE BASED ON THE
ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES.

The accredited EXPORT organization shall:

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b. [Represent—the—interest—ofthe—expert—seetor| ADVOCATE POLICY
REFORMS AND SUSTAINABLE AND IN NOVATION-DRIVEN
PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE
INTERESTS OF THE EXPORT SECTOR;

c. ESTABLISH AND/OR STRENGTHEN REGIONAL AND/OR
PROVINCIAL OFFICES TO PROVIDE DEDICATED ASSISTANCE TO
EXPORTERS AND ASPIRING EXPORTERS AND IMPLEMENT
EXPORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
ACTIVITIES IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE DTI OFFICES
AND OTHER RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE
REGIONS/PROVINCES;

d. [e-——Be—tesponsible fo and
COORDINATE, SUPPORT AND ASSIST the DTI relative to
formulation and implementation of the government's export
DEVELOPMENT AND promotion programs and policies; Provided, That
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are privatized in accordance with the Act, it shall be responsible for the
performance of such privatized export promotion function;

ce. [4] Manage the Philippine Trade Center, which shall include, among others,
the authority to enter into contracts with promotion facilities or functions;
AND,

f. SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AND
RECOMMEND PROPOSED POLICY MEASURES AIMD
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO
THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORTS."

SEC. 15. A new Section 16 is hereby inserted, to read as follows:
"SEC. 16. EXPORT TRADE COMPLAINTS DESK(ETDQ). - THE DTI SHALL
ESTABLISH AN EXPORT TRADE COMPLAINTS DESK WHERE
EXPORTERS, BUYERS, OR THEIR AGENTS CAN FILE COMPLAINTS AND
SEEK REDRESS FOR GRIEVANCES RELATING TO ANY EXPORT-
RELATED TRANSACTION, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ETHICAL BUSINESS
PRACTICES AND ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES AS A
RELIABLE SUPPLIER OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE GLOBAL
MARKET."
SEC. 16. Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7844, otherwise known as the Export
Development Act of 1994 is hereby repealed.
SEC. 17. New Articles IIT, 1V and V shall be inserted in Republic Act No. 7844,
otherwise known as the Export Development Act of 1994 and the existing Article III
and succeeding Articles and its sub-sections shall be re-sectioned and renumbered
accordingly. The new Article III shall read as follows:
“ARTICLE III
“FUNDING
SEC. [444] 18. Funding. ~ [Fhe activities and-eperational expenses of the Couneil-shall

-98.] A SEED CAPITAL
FUND SHALL BE ESTABLISHED TO COVER ACTIVITIES AND
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE COUNCII. THROUGH JOINT
BUDGETARY APPROPRIATIONS FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE
SECTOR-CONTRIBUTIONS.”

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"SEC. 19. GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED
CORPORATIONS (GOCCS) SHALL PROVIDE SUPPORT ON estat
SUSTAINABLE FUNDING MECHANISM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE EXPORTS AND INVESTMENTS POLICIES, PLANS, PROGRAMS,
PROJECTS, AND INITIATIVES."
“ARTICLE IV
“OTHER INCENTIVES

“SEC. 20. CREATION OF AN EXPORT GREEN LANE FACILITY. - AN
EXPORT GREEN LANE FACILITY SHALL BE ESTABLISHED FOR
QUALIFIED EXPORTERS FOR ADVANCE PROCESSING AND
CLEARANCES OF THEIR EXPORT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND
OTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITIES.
"SEC. 21. EXEMPTION FROM EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. - ALL
INSPECTION, COMMODITY AND EXPORT CLEARANCE
REQUIREMENTS ON PHILIPPINE COMMODITY EXPORTS ARE HEREBY
DISPENSED WITH, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. THOSE REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE EXISTENCE OF IMPORT

QUOTAS IN OTHER COUNTRIES, SUCH AS GARMENTS AND SUGAR;
B. THOSE COVERING ITEMS WHICH ARE BANNED FOR EXPORTS;
THOSE COVERING EXPORTS OF LOGS, COPPER AND COFFEE; AND
D. THOSE COVERED BY INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS TO WHICH

THE PHILIPPINES IS A SIGNATORY.
ANY OR ALL OF THE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS DISPENSED WITH
IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH MAY BE REINSTATED WITH PRIOR
APPROVAL, BY AN INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE (IAC) COMPOSED OF
THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND
INDUSTRY, AS CHAIRPERSON, AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, BANGKO
SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS MEMBERS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT
FACTORS SUCH AS REQUIREMENTS OF THE IMPORTER OR
IMPORTING COUNTRY, SECURITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND OTHER
REASONS IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST: PROVIDED, THAT NO NEW

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REQUIREMENTS MAY BE IMPOSED BY A GOVERNMENT OFFICE,

BUREAU, AGENCY, OR INSTRUMENTALITY WITHOUT PRIOR

APPROVAL BY THE IAC "SEC. 20. FEES ON EXPORTS. - NO OTHER FEES

SHALL BE IMPOSED OR COLLECTED ON EXPORT RELATED PERMITS

AND CLEARANCES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY

LAW."

“ARTICLE V
“NATIONAL EXPORTER’S WEEK

"SEC. 22. NATIONAL EXPORTER'S WEEK. — THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
OF EVERY YEAR IS HEREBY DECLARED AS NATIONAL EXPORTER'S WEEK.
THE DTI, EDC AND THE AEO SHALL JOINTLY ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES TO
ENCOURAGE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF EXPORTERS, TRADE-RELATED
AGENCIES AND THE ACADEME AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS,
ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE IN THE REGIONS, THAT AIM TO FOSTER
COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIP AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF EFFORTS
TOWARDS EXPORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT. THEY SHALL LIKEWISE
RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF EXPORTERS IN THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY BY INCLUDING THE CONFERMENT OF
AWARDS TO PERFORMING EXPORTERS DURING THE NATIONAL
EXPORTER'S WEEK. TO THIS END, THE DTI, EDC AND AEO SHALL ISSUE
GUIDELINES ON THE CRITERIA AND CATEGORIES FOR THE SELECTION OF
THE EXPORTERS' AWARD. CATEGORIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO RECOGNITION OF APPLICATION OF NEW INNOVATION,
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND EXPORT/PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION.”

SEC.18. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The D1, in consultation with the
EDC and other relevant government agencies and private stakeholders, shall formulate the rules

and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days from effectivity
of this Act. Non-issuance of the implementing rules and regulation shall in no case prevent the
full implementation of this Act after its effectivity.

SEC.19. Separability Clause. ~ If any part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any affected thereby shall remain in force and

effect.

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SEC.20. Repealing Clause. — All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC.21. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,