Amends
n/a
Amended by
n/a
Executive Orders

Authorizing the Exportation of Certain Kinds of Buntal Fibers and Filaments, and For Other Purposes

Executive Order No. 221

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 221 July 15, 1987

AUTHORIZING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN KINDS OF BUNTAL FIBERS AND FILAMENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the exportation of certain kinds of buntal fibers and filaments will encourage the growers of buri and the producers of buntal fibers and filaments to develop and enhance the industry;

WHEREAS, the aforesaid exportation will also contribute to the country's foreign exchange earnings;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:

Sec. 1. The exportation of retted, coarse and fine buntal fiber and filaments as well as those measuring less than 60 centimeters in length, which are unfit for making buntal hats and bags, and any kind of buntal, fibers and filaments in excess of the demand of the local weavers, is hereby authorized.

Sec. 2. The Department of Agriculture, through its appropriate Authority, is hereby authorized to process and approve any application for clearance for export of any buntal fibers and filaments in accordance with this Executive Order. For this...

Summary of Executive Order No. 221

Purpose of the Law
- To authorize the exportation of certain kinds of buntal fibers and filaments.
- To encourage the growers of buri and producers of buntal fibers and filaments to develop and enhance the industry. (Whereas clause)
- To contribute to the country's foreign exchange earnings. (Whereas clause)

Provisions:

- Authorizes the exportation of the following buntal fibers and filaments: (Section 1)
    - Retted, coarse and fine buntal fiber and filaments
    - Those measuring less than 60 centimeters in length, which are unfit for making buntal hats and bags
    - Any kind of buntal fibers and filaments in excess of the demand of local weavers

- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture, through its appropriate Authority, to process and approve applications for clearance for export of buntal fibers and filaments in accordance with the Executive Order. (Section 2)
    - The Department shall consult periodically with producers and weavers to ascertain the supply and demand of such buntal fibers and filaments.

- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the Executive Order. (Section 3)

- Amends Republic Act No. 4666, as amended, accordingly. (Section 4)
    - Repeals or modifies all laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the Executive Order.

- Provides for the immediate effectivity of the Executive Order. (Section 5)

AIC Grande Tower Garnet Road
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Metro Manila Philippines

Mobile No. +639451244898
digestph@gmail.com
Please read our FAQ before contacting us.