EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 568 November 19, 1979
SUSPENSION OF EXPORT TAX AND PREMIUM DUTY ON ALL MINERAL PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, it is policy of the government to encourage, promote and accelerate the development of export industries to sustain the economy
WHEREAS, the mineral industry has been a major foreign exchange earner for the country and its contribution to the economic development of the nation is of paramount significance to Philippine economic growth;
WHEREAS, the mineral industry has been adversely affected by the increase in fuel prices and by the changes in market conditions making the industry uncompetitive abroad;
WHEREAS, the export tax and premium duty imposed on mineral products have become a form of disincentive to the mining sector's development and sustenance as major export industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and direct that the export tax and premium duties imposed on all mineral products be suspended.
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Suspension of Export Tax and Premium Duty on All Mineral Products
Executive Order No. 568
Summary of Executive Order No. 568
Purpose and Policy Considerations
- The government aims to encourage, promote, and accelerate the development of export industries to sustain the economy. (Preamble)
- The mineral industry has been a major foreign exchange earner for the country, and its contribution to economic development is of paramount significance to Philippine economic growth. (Preamble)
- The mineral industry has been adversely affected by increased fuel prices and changes in market conditions, making it uncompetitive abroad. (Preamble)
- The export tax and premium duty imposed on mineral products have become a disincentive to the mining sector's development and sustenance as a major export industry. (Preamble)
Suspension of Export Tax and Premium Duty
- The export tax and premium duties imposed on all mineral products are suspended. (Section 1)
- This Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 2)
Purpose and Policy Considerations
- The government aims to encourage, promote, and accelerate the development of export industries to sustain the economy. (Preamble)
- The mineral industry has been a major foreign exchange earner for the country, and its contribution to economic development is of paramount significance to Philippine economic growth. (Preamble)
- The mineral industry has been adversely affected by increased fuel prices and changes in market conditions, making it uncompetitive abroad. (Preamble)
- The export tax and premium duty imposed on mineral products have become a disincentive to the mining sector's development and sustenance as a major export industry. (Preamble)
Suspension of Export Tax and Premium Duty
- The export tax and premium duties imposed on all mineral products are suspended. (Section 1)
- This Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 2)