The Philippine Trade Facilitation

Committee (PTFC) Roadmap

2022 - 2028
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms and Definitions

AAB Authorized Agent Bank
Acronyms and Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 3 ACTS ASEAN Customs Transit System
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 ADB Asian Development Bank
2.0 VISION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 5 ARTA Anti-Red Tape Authority
3.0 THE PHILIPPINE TRADE FACILITATION COMMITTEE (PTFC)................................................................. 5 ASW ASEAN Single Window
3.1. Composition ....................................................................................................................................... 5 ATIGA ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement
3.2. Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................................ 7 BAI Bureau of Animal Industry
3.3. Meetings and Related Activities ...................................................................................................... 8 BCDA Bases Conversion and Development Authority
4.0 ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT SITUATION AND CHALLENGES ........................................................ 8 BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
BOC Bureau of Customs
4.1. The Philippines’ Trade Facilitation Profile ........................................................................................ 8 BPI Bureau of Plant Industry
4.1.1. Compliance with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement......................................................... 8 BRI Belt and Road Initiatives
4.1.2. Adoption of WTO-TFA+ Measures ................................................................................................ 9 BSP Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
CAAP Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
4.2. Assessment of the Pre-COVID-19 Trade Facilitation Scenario .................................................... 10 CBPT Cross Border Paperless Trade
4.3. Impact of COVID-19 on Philippine Trade ..................................................................................... 12 CERT-PH Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team
4.4. The Philippines’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic .............................................................. 13 CTS Centralized Ticketing System
DA Department of Agriculture
DENR-BMB Department of Environment and Natural Resources –
4.5. Trade Facilitation Situation in the New Normal Settings ............................................................. 13
Biodiversity Management Bureau
4.5.1. Trade Facilitation Measures for Essential Goods ....................................................................... 13
DICT Department of Information and Communications Technology
4.5.2. Digital Trade Facilitation .............................................................................................................. 13
DOF Department of Finance
DOTr Department of Transportation
4.6. Legal and regulatory framework for trade facilitation ............................................................... 13
DTI Department of Trade and Industry
4.7. Time to export and import .............................................................................................................. 14
E2M Electronic-to-Mobile System
4.8. Implementation status of the WTO-TFA ......................................................................................... 15
ESCAP Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
5.0 TRADE FACILITATION KEY REFORM AREAS ...................................................................................... 15
E-TRACC Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargoes
5.1. Description of the Trade Facilitation Key Reform Areas ............................................................. 15
FDA Food and Drug Administration
5.2. Prioritization of activities taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic .................................. 16
IATF Inter-agency Task Force
5.3. Targets, Performance Indicators and Baselines ........................................................................... 19
iBPLS Integrated Business Permit and Licensing System
6.0. IMPLEMENTATION RISKS.................................................................................................................... 26
IC Insurance Commission
7.0 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ................................................................................................................ 26 IDSIS Integrated Domestic Shipping Information System
8.0 ANNEXES ............................................................................................................................................ 27 TRGAs Trade Regulatory Government Agencies
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 VISION STATEMENT

The ratification of the World Trade Organization - Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO-TFA) in October 2016
strengthened the Philippines resolve to foster reforms that facilitate cross-border trade, streamline and improve During the 2nd meeting to the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) of the PTFC, the vision
customs procedures, facilitate the implementation of rational, efficient, and simplified customs and border statement of the Roadmap was formulated as follows:
management rules, and improve the flow, discharge, and clearance of goods across borders. In compliance with
its commitments under the WTO-TFA, the Philippines issued Executive Order (EO) No. 136, s. 2021 in May 2021, which
created the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee or the PTFC. The PTFC will act as the official “National Trade “Rise above the TIDES”
Facilitation Committee (NTFC) ” of the country and is mandated to provide the mechanism/s to facilitate both
domestic coordination and implementation of the provisions of the WTO-TFA. It will also assist in reducing trade By 2028, the Philippines will empower people and businesses by providing a world-class
transaction costs, and enable micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to participate more actively in
international trade and broaden their participation in regional and global value chains. international trade gateway through Transparent, Inclusive, Digital, Efficient, and Secure
customs and trade procedures.
To implement the mandate of the PTFC, its member-agencies developed this Roadmap covering a six-year
period from 2022-2028, based on six (6) identified Key Reform Areas (KRAs). These KRAs inform the PTFC’s vision
towards achieving an inclusive and sustainable trade facilitation response, while fostering better cross-border trade
This will be achieved through high levels of collaboration between the government &
standards and procedure. These are as follows: the private sector, implementation of streamlined procedures and provision of a fully
automated trading environment. This will result in reduced transaction time and cost for
1. Stakeholder Engagement
2. Inter-agency Coordination
the trading community, high levels of compliance with the law, and enable MSMEs to
3. Technology Infrastructure participate more actively in international trade and contribute to sustained economic
4. Legal and Regulatory Framework growth.
5. Emergency Response Measures
6. Support to MSMEs

The KRAs were drawn from, and considered: (a) the WTO-TFA Philippine Assessment Report (July 2021) conducted
by the World Bank Group (the “WB Assessment Report”) on the current status of the Philippine’s implementation of
the WTO-TFA; (b) the results of the 2019 time release study conducted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), which
assessed its current needs and existing challenges; and (c) stakeholder inputs from the BOC PTFC Stakeholders’
Consultation in 2021.

In addition, the new challenges brought on by the pandemic, and similar emergencies, exposed not only existing
gaps in current border processes, procedures and facilities, but also the vulnerabilities of micro, small and medium-
sized enterprises (MSMEs). To address these, the Roadmap incorporates a range of trade facilitation measures
developed to respond to emergencies, crises, or pandemics (e.g. COVID-19), as well as initiatives, future goals and
a series of activities to support MSMEs.

The outline of the strategy for each Key Reform Area for the 6-year period from 2022- 2028 will be discussed in the
next section. Each area defines a strategic vision for trade facilitation that advances cross-border paperless trade
through the development of information and communication technology (ICT) tools; promotes the streamlining
of customs and border management procedures through simplification and harmonization; encourages traders’
compliance in the areas of valuation, tariff classification, import and export controls (through permits and licenses);
and maximizes the utilization of international trade agreements.

Through the implementation of the measures set out in this Roadmap, by 2028 the PTFC aims to achieve: (i) full
implementation of the six (6) Trade Facilitation Key Reform Areas; (ii) increase its trade facilitation score to at least 90
% in the UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation; and (iii) achieve full paperless transactions
for export and import of essential goods.

1 Article 23.2. “National Committee on Trade Facilitation” Each Member shall establish and/or maintain a national committee on trade facilitation or designate an
existing mechanism to facilitate both domestic coordination and implementation of the provisions of this Agreement.
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3.0 THE PHILIPPINE TRADE FACILITATION COMMITTEE (PTFC)

3.1. Composition 9. To the extent consistent with the respective mandates of the member agencies, perform such other
functions to fulfill the commitments of the Philippines to the WTO-TFA and other trade facilitation commitments.
Section 1 of EO 136 provides that the PTFC shall be composed of representatives of the following departments
and agencies who shall have a rank not lower than an Assistant Director or its equivalent and shall be fully 3.2. Organizational Chart
authorized to decide on behalf of the agency:
During the 1st PTFC Meeting held on 16 June 2021 via Zoom Teleconference, the list of official
Chairperson: Department of Finance (DOF) representatives for the PTFC from member agencies was presented and moved to be adopted. The list of
the officials formally designated as representatives of the member agencies to the PTFC is attached to this
Co-Chairperson: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Roadmap as an Annex and shall be updated regularly.

Vice Chairperson: Bureau of Customs (BOC) The PTFC is composed of the following Technical Working Groups (TWGs) tasked to implement the
following mandates of the PTFC:
Members: Department of Agriculture (DA)
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) • Compliance Monitoring TWG which is tasked to monitor the pending compliances
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines with the WTO-TFA with particular focus on the progress of the NSW;
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Department of Transportation (DoTr) • Trade Policy Review TWG which is tasked to review redundancies and gaps concerning the
Tariff Commission (TC) implementation of trade facilitation commitments and recommend to government agencies and
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) committees measures to facilitate trade, and
DTI-Bureau of International Trade Relations (DTI-BITR)
DTI-Bureau of Import Services (DTI-BIS) • Ad Hoc TWG, which is constituted to draft an Operational Work Plan and Strategy
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Road Map, which shall include, among others, all the activities, actions to be taken,
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other matters necessary in the effective discharge of the functions of the PTFC.

Under Section 2 of EO No. 136, PTFC shall have the following responsibilities: The PTFC is assisted by the PTFC Secretariat, composed of existing personnel from the Bureau of Customs
which provides administrative and technical support to the Committee.
1. Study, propose and coordinate the position, activities, or actions of the Philippine Government on matters
pertaining to the implementation of the WTO-TFA and other trade facilitation commitments; 3.3. Meetings and Related Activities

2. Represent and advance the interests of the Philippines in meetings on the implementation of the WTO-TFA 3.3.1. PTFC Meetings
and other trade facilitation commitments; • The 1st PTFC Meeting was held on 16 June 2021 and presided by the Secretary of Finance as the Chairman
of the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC). During the meeting, the BOC and World Bank briefed
3. Call on the assistance of and coordinate with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on various the PTFC on the WTO-TFA Commitments and Roles of the NTFC in other countries. The PTFC likewise adopted
trade and trade-related concerns covered by the WTO-TFA and other trade facilitation commitments; the nominated representatives to the PTFC, the proposed Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and its Business
Arrangement.
4. Submit appropriate and timely reports on the compliance of the Philippines with the WTO-TFA and other
trade facilitation commitments; • The 2nd PTFC Meeting was held on 14 September 2021 and presided over by Undersecretary Antonette
C. Tionko of the Department of Finance as the Principal Representative of the PTFC Chairman. During said
5. Propose to the NEDA Board Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) trade regulations, measures, meeting, the World Bank presented the initial Trade Facilitation Gap Analysis while the BOC presented its
and practices which are consistent with the objectives of the WTO-TFA and other trade facilitation Time Release Study. The PTFC also adopted the minutes of the 1st PTFC Meeting, the Structure and Members
commitments, to expedite movement, release, and clearance of goods; of its TWGs, the PTFC Operational Workplan and the PTFC Key Reform Areas.

6. Undertake outreach, advocacy, capacity-building, and studies among its members and stakeholders to • The 3rd PTFC Meeting was held on 28 January 2022 and presided over by Undersecretary Antonette C.
increase awareness of the practices and benefits of trade facilitation; Tionko of the Department of Finance as the Principal Representative of the PTFC Chairman. During said
meeting, the Compliance Monitoring and Trade Policy Review Technical Working Group presented their
7. In coordination with the Anti-Red Tape Authority, ensure compliance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11032 accomplishments and initiatives. The PTFC Secretariat likewise presented the updates on the status of the
or the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018” in relation to trade WTO-TFA Compliance vis-à-vis the PTFC Key Reform Areas and the progress of the drafting of the PTFC
facilitation; Roadmap. The World Bank and the European Union – ASEAN Regional Integration Support (EU-ARISE) also
shared the updates to their technical assistance to the PTFC and its Secretariat.
8. Report regularly to the NEDA Board CTRM and seek approval on matters relevant to the functioning of the
Committee, as may be necessary; and
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3.3.2. Joint PTFC TWG Meetings and Workshops. However, full and effective implementation of the WTO-TFA is constrained by incomplete, or inadequate:
• PTFC TWG Writeshop for the PTFC Operational Workplan held on July 15-16, 2021 where the PTFC Operational (a) regulations providing for policies or guidelines consistent with the TFA requirements, (b) institutional
Workplan was drafted with the assistance of the International Trade Center under the EU-ARISE Plus Project; mechanisms, and/or (c) technology infrastructure designed to implement these trade facilitation measures.
Examples of these are the lack of formal procedures across all agencies for stakeholder consultations, limited
• 1st PTFC TWG Meeting and Writeshop held July 30, 2021 where the draft PTFC operational workplan was alignment of clearance procedures among border agencies, and the varying levels of development or
completed and subsequently adopted on the 2nd PTFC Meeting held 14 September 2021. enhancements of information and communications technology (“ICT”) systems within the Bureau of Customs
(“BOC”) and other border management agencies.
• UNCTAD’s Global Forum 2022 for National Trade Facilitation Committees held 1-4 February 2022
4.1.2. Adoption of WTO-TFA+ Measures
• 2nd PTFC TWG Meeting and Writeshop held March 15-16, 2022 where the draft Roadmap for the PTFC was
drafted. The 2021 Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific Survey of the UN Regional
Commissions (the “UN Trade Facilitation Survey”), on the other hand, gave the Philippines a trade facilitation
• Capacity Building Workshop for the Philippines Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC): Bringing Private and score of 86.02% in the various trade facilitation indicators measured.
Public Sector Perspective Together on the Trade Facilitation Agreement held 7-8 April 2022
The UN Trade Facilitation Survey measures the progress of surveyed economies in implementing trade
facilitation reforms that cover both binding and non-binding WTO-TFA measures and trade facilitation
3.3.3. Meetings of the PTFC TWGs measures beyond the scope of the WTO-TFA (“WTO-TFA+”). It is composed of 58 trade facilitation measures
that are classified into four groups: (a) General Trade Facilitation; (b) Digital Trade Facilitation; (c) Sustainable
i. Compliance Monitoring TWG Trade Facilitation; and (d) Other Trade Facilitation. The four groups are further sub-divided into 11 sub-groups.2

• 28 October 2021 - First Regular Meeting of the CMTWG where the Terms Under the Transparency and Formalities sub-group, the Philippines scored 100%, while it scored 85.19%
of Reference and CMTWG Annual Workplan were adopted for Paperless Trade, 83.30% in Agricultural Trade Facilitation, and 77.78% for Institutional Arrangement and
• 11February 2022 – Second Regular Meeting of the CMTWG where updates Cooperation. It scored relatively low in Cross-Border Paperless Trade, at 61.11%, and in Trade Facilitation for
on Trade Facilitation Agreements and Engagements were presented and SMEs and Women in Trade Facilitation, both at 33.30%.
discussed.
Figure 1. General, Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation Scores
ii. Trade Policy Review TWG

• 16 September 2022 - First Regular Meeting of the CMTWG where the Terms
of Reference and CMTWG Annual Workplan were adopted
• 18 March 2022 - Second Regular Meeting of the CMTWG where the Terms
of Reference and CMTWG Annual Workplan were adopted

iii. Ad Hoc TWG

• 17 March 2022 – First Ad Hoc TWG Meeting for the drafting of the PTFC
Roadmap
• 24 March 2022 – Second Ad Hoc TWG Meeting for the drafting of the PTFC
Roadmap
• 31 March 2022 – Second Ad Hoc TWG Meeting for the drafting of the PTFC
Roadmap

4.0 ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT SITUATION AND CHALLENGES

Source: UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, untfsurvey.org
4.1. The Philippines’ Trade Facilitation Profile
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020, the UN Trade Facilitation Survey added a new
4.1.1. Compliance with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement sub-group under Other Trade Facilitation measures: Trade facilitation in times of crises. It incorporated a
set of five measures covering immediate crisis response and long-term resilient measures. The Philippines’
In relation to compliance with its WTO-TFA commitments, the World Bank noted in its WB Assessment performance in this new sub-group is rather mixed as seen in Table 1 below:
Report that the Philippines has adopted key legislation that enables it to implement trade facilitation reform
measures. It has also established the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee (“PTFC”), which is tasked to 2 Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation: Global Report 2021, United Nations 2021: 18; (a) General Trade Facilitation: (i) Transparency; (ii)
oversee and coordinate the implementation of these reforms. In addition, the WB Assessment Report noted Formalities; (iii) Institutional arrangement and cooperation; (iv) Transit facilitation; (b) Digital Trade Facilitation: (i) paperless trade; (ii) Cross-
that key legislation, applicable regulations, and implementation of the same are substantially aligned with border paperless trade; (c) Sustainable Trade Facilitation: (i) Trade facilitation for SMEs; (ii) Agricultural trade facilitation; (iii) Women in trade
the WTO-TFA. facilitation; (d) Other Trade Facilitation: (i) Trade finance facilitation; (ii) Trade facilitation in times of crisis.
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Up to 61 percent of domestic firms in Thailand are exporters, while 78.7 percent of foreign firms in Vietnam, 84 percent
No. Measure PHL Performance
in Malaysia and 93 percent in Thailand, directly or indirectly export. Furthermore, domestic firms in the Philippines export
1 Agency in place to manage TF in times of crisis and emergencies Partially implemented only 3.5 percent of their output, compared to 26 percent in Malaysia and Thailand.
2 Online publication of emergency TF measures Fully implemented
Figure 3. The share of exports in GDP has been worsening
3 Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures Fully implemented
4 Additional TF measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies Partially implemented
5 Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises Fully implemented
Source: UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, untfsurvey.org
The Philippines compares relatively better in the implementation of trade facilitation measures in times of crisis
compared to the average performance of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (“ESCAP”) and
Southeast Asian (“SEA”) countries.
Figure 2. Philippines compared to ESCAP and SEA countries

Source: World Development Indicators (2020)

Results from the 2018 Logistics Performance Index highlight the low efficiency of the clearance process by border
agencies (2.53/5), including Customs, together with the low quality of trade and transport infrastructure (2.73/5). The
resulting high trade costs hinder the country’s export competitiveness and ability to create high quality jobs. This is
especially important as the Philippines handles the 26th largest volume of container traffic in the world.

Compared with other SEA countries, the Philippine performance in 2018 and its aggregate performance in the 2012,
2014, 2016 and 2018 Logistics Performance Index (LPI) in efficiency of customs and border management clearance (2018:
2.53/5; Aggregate: 2.62/5) lag behind 6 of the 10 ASEAN economies, to wit: Brunei Darussalam (2018: 2.62/5; Aggregate:
2.7/5), Indonesia (2018: 2.67/5; Aggregate: 2.69/5), Malaysia (2018: 2.9; Aggregate: 3.06/5), Singapore (2018: 3.89/5;
Aggregate: 4/5), Thailand (2018: 3.14/5; Aggregate: 3.13/5) and Vietnam (2018: 2.95/5; Aggregate: 2.86/5).
Source: UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, untfsurvey.org

However, the measures that the Philippines have only partially implemented during the pandemic, i. e., Agency
Figure 4. Philippine performance in LPI-Customs compared to ASEAN countries
in place to manage TF in times of crisis and emergencies; and Additional TF measures to facilitate trade in times of
emergencies, are crucial in ensuring the country’s resilient recovery and long-term preparedness for future crisis. Thus,
more work is needed to ensure the Philippines’ preparedness for crisis and emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
4.2. Assessment of the Pre-COVID-19 Trade Facilitation Scenario

Growth rates of both exports and overall trade in the Philippines have been among the lowest in the region. The share
of exports in GDP declined from 51 percent in 2000 to 32 percent in 2018. In comparison, Vietnam’s exports increased from
54 percent of GDP in 2000 to 106 percent in 2018. Furthermore, the Philippines’ export basket has not changed substantially
over the past decade. A product-space analysis reveals that the range of products exported by the Philippines has
remained broadly constant over time. This is in comparison to other ASEAN countries that have successfully diversified
their exports.

Most of the country’s exports are intermediate goods with low added value. In 2014, 83 percent of the country’s
export products were from the manufacturing sector. Half of these manufacturing exports were heavily import dependent
electronic products, of which most were components, devices and semiconductors, with low value-addition. The
domestic manufacturing sector remains limited to labor intensive and low-skill activities. There are few incentives in place
Source: Logistics Performance Index, lpi.worldbank.org; 2018 Logistics Performance Index
to innovate, upgrade technology, and achieve scale in domestic manufacturing.

The share of firms exporting in the Philippines is relatively low. Based on enterprise survey data, just 6.9 percent of In the quality of trade and transport infrastructure of the LPI, the Philippines (2018: 2.73/5; 2.67/5) is outpaced by the
domestic firms and 25.5 percent of foreign firms in the Philippines directly or indirectly export goods and services, far fewer following 5 SEA countries: Indonesia (2018: 2.89/5; Aggregate: 2.81/5); Malaysia (2018: 2.15/5; Aggregate: 3.3/5); Singapore
than in peer countries. (2018: 4.06/5; Aggregate: 4.14/5); Thailand (3.14/5; Aggregate: 3.17/5); and Vietnam (2018: 3.01/5; Aggregate: 2.92/5).
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Figure 5. Philippine performance in LPI-Customs compared to ASEAN countries the lack of trucking services, closed warehouses, and others.3 The private sector also had issues with non-tariff measures
(NTMs) because of the delays in obtaining permits and licenses from trade regulatory government agencies (TRGAs) due
to ECQ restrictions.4

For example, manual and cumbersome processes for securing Licenses to Operate (LTO) and Certificates of Product
Registration (CPR) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stalled the importation of essential medical supplies
and equipment necessary to combat COVID-19. Technical problems in the import processing system at the ports further
exacerbated the problem. Coordination with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for importations through its
registered enterprises and securing the necessary permits from the Department of Agriculture (DA) have also become
more challenging than it was before.

This further highlights and confirms the findings of the UN Trade Facilitation Survey of the Philippines’ partial
implementation of measures designed to address crisis and emergencies, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition,
inadequate mechanisms for inter-agency coordination among border agencies noted under the WB Assessment Report
were brought into focus during the pandemic.

4.4. The Philippines’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: Logistics Performance Index, lpi.worldbank.org; 2018 Logistics Performance Index
While the BOC has made significant strides in adopting trade facilitation measures, it has faced and continues to face In response, the government, through the Anti-Red Tape Authority, organized inter-agency dialogues in search of
the following challenges, among others: (i) an outdated customs processing system (implemented in 2005), unable to trade facilitation measures in response to the medical emergency. These included (i) the creation of a One-Stop Shop
accommodate modern paperless trade practices in line with regional and international standards; (ii) a lack of advanced between ARTA, the Bureau of Customs and the Food and Drug Administration to facilitate the importation of COVID
capabilities needed for effective customs administration such as risk management, intelligence, valuation, and post critical commodities for commercial distribution, such as personal protective equipment, and other emergency medical
clearance audit; (iii) inadequate access to and use of non-intrusive inspection technologies; (iv) a lack of performance devices; and (ii) the requirement for digital processing and payments of port fees, Customs tariffs, and other trade-related
monitoring and evaluation capabilities and inadequate operational statistics; (v) a lack of pro-active dialogue and procedures at the international ports of Manila.
effective coordination with stakeholders, including port operators, other border management agencies, and the private
sector; and (vi) an operational environment in which almost all key customs activities, many of which involve face to 4.5. Trade Facilitation Situation in the New Normal Settings
face interaction between officials and private sector representatives, are vulnerable to corruption. Likewise, other border
management agencies face a similar set of challenges, and their performance also needs to improve for the Philippines 4.5.1. Trade Facilitation Measures for Essential Goods
to realize the goals and ambitious vision outlined in the Roadmap.
Laws and regulations on the release of perishable goods are substantially aligned with the requirements of Art. 7.9,
4.3. Impact of COVID-19 on Philippine Trade except that there are no specific measures authorizing the release of goods beyond business hours, and requiring the BOC
to provide the importer, upon request, with a written explanation for delays in the release of perishable goods.
The COVID-19 pandemic had immediate adverse effects on Philippine trade. With the Philippines already experiencing
the downturn in global trade in 2019 due to rising trade tensions between the US and China, negotiations on Brexit and More streamlined procedures prioritizing the clearance and release of perishable goods by the BOC, in coordination
increased global economic uncertainty, the pandemic further depressed the country’s annual import and export growth with other border agencies have limited duration during the COVID-19 pandemic. This needs to be made permanent and
rate to negative levels. in accordance with international standards and best practices.
Figure 6. Annual Import and Export Growth Rates (2018-2020)
4.5.2. Digital Trade Facilitation

While applicable laws allow the acceptance of electronic supporting documents required for import, export, or transit
formalities, BOC and other border agencies such as BPS, BPI, BAI, and NMIS generally require submission of the original
hard copies of these documents at a later time.
Applicable laws do not provide for the acceptance of paper copies of required supporting documents.

4.6. Legal and regulatory framework for trade facilitation

As part of its commitments under the Revised Kyoto Convention, the Philippines passed Republic Act No. 10863, or the
Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) in May 2016. The CMTA seeks to modernize customs administration through
the adoption of nternational best practices

Source: World Development Indicators, databank.worldbank.org

3 The COVID-19 Impact on Philippine Business: Key Findings from the Enterprise Survey, ADB, July 2020: 16.
On the ground, the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in March 2020 led to multiple 4 This necessitate the need for the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to issue ARTA MC 2020-06 (August 2020): Guidelines on the Issuance and/
logistics problems for traders such as congestion in seaports, or Reinstitution of Permits and Licenses under the “New Normal.”
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practices in trade facilitation and the use of ICT to improve efficiency in the operations and transactions of customs and Further, the TRS also showed that the delay, if any, in the release of shipment was not within the customs jurisdiction but
border agencies in the Philippines. actually occurs before the formal lodgment of the declarations, which is considered as pre-customs, as well as after the
BoC’s online release to the arrastre, which is considered as post customs.
Implementing regulations under the CMTA have been adopted on a staggered basis since the effectivity of the law
in 2017. Some trade facilitation technical measures are supported by guidelines and procedures that provide a basis for 4.8. Implementation status of the WTO-TFA
implementation, while others remain general provisions in the CMTA, or general laws, with no or insufficient guidelines for
implementation. .The Bureau of Customs has been aligning itself with the World Customs Organization Mercator Programme, aimed
at assisting governments worldwide to implement TFA measures. This program embodies the International Customs
The CMTA is further complemented and strengthened by Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and community’s strong commitment to trade facilitation following a structure and harmonized approach.
Efficient Government Service Delivery Act (EODB Act) of 2018. The EODB Act requires the simplification of requirements
and procedures to reduce red tape and expedite business and non-business related transactions with the government. As of 31 December 2021, 16 out of the 27 Mercator Recommendations or around 87.76% have been completed since
its implementation on 2019.
4.7. Time to export and import
5.0 TRADE FACILITATION KEY REFORM AREAS
The BoC has conducted and completed its 2020 and 2021 Time Release Studies (TRS) in various ports in the country to
determine bottlenecks on cargo clearance and release time. 5.1. Description of the Trade Facilitation Key Reform Areas

The TRS showed the average time for processing of imported cargo by the BoC from Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM) 5.1.1. Stakeholder Engagement
registration to exit the port terminal in all of these ports: By 2028 the Philippines shall have strong stakeholder engagement through the following:
• MICP 2 days and 36 minutes • Prior to the issuance of any regulation, each regulatory agency is required to conduct
• POM 2 days, 9 hours, 44 minutes, and 48 seconds a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) including at least one (1) public consultation and
• Davao 2 days, 15 hours, 37 minutes, and 11 seconds the online posting of the draft regulation in the agencies’ respective websites for
• MCT 1 day, 17 hours, 10 minutes, and 55 seconds comments.
• Zamboanga There was no containerized cargo that arrived in Zamboanga during the • The PTFC shall establish a single point of inquiry through a dedicated hotline which shall
TRS period. provide a response within the prescribed period from the relevant agency.
• Cebu 4 days, 7 hours, and 17 minutes • The PTFC will establish a Multi Sectoral Advisory Council (MSAC) that will meet at least
• Clark 5 days, 12 hours, and 55 minutes once a month and more frequently as needed.
• Subic 2 days, 12 hours, and 11 minutes
• NAIA 3 days, 11 hours, and 35 minutes 5.1.2. Inter-agency Coordination
• Batangas 5 days, 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 50 seconds
• Iloilo 2 days, 1 hour, and 24 minutes By 2028, the Philippines will achieve a strong inter-agency coordination through the
• Legaspi 14 hours and 21 minutes exchange and sharing of information, the establishment of a One Stop Shop with shared
• Limay 22 hours, 57 minutes, and 15 seconds facilities for joint inspection and control, and the full operationalization of the NSW.
• San Fernando 2 days, 2 hours, and 8 minutes
• Surigao 5 days, 18 hours, and 33 minutes 5.1.3. Technology Infrastructure
For exports, the findings presented processing of shipments from submission of Export Declaration through Portal to the By 2028, the Philippines will have developed, implemented, and sustained a fully inter-
issuance of clearance, with the time average as follows: operable ICT infrastructure for registration, accreditation, payment, lodgment and
processing of import, export and transit documents, joint risk management to support
• MICP 4 hours, 45 minutes, and 51 seconds pre-arrival processing, efficient clearance and release of goods.
• POM 1 day, 21 hours, 1 minute, and 3 seconds
• Davao 21 hours, 21 minutes, and 9 seconds 5.1.4. Legal and Regulatory Framework
• MCT 19 hours, 6 minutes, and 13 seconds
• Zamboanga 3 days, 15 hours, 28 minutes, and 21 seconds By 2028, the Philippines has adopted institutional mechanisms that expedite processing,
• Cebu 1 day, 12 hours, 29 minutes clearance, and release of goods for compliant traders consistent with Regional and
• Clark 10 minutes International obligations. This will be achieved through:
• Subic 56 minutes and 40 seconds
• NAIA 11 minute and 40 seconds • Streamlined trade procedures and harmonized rules for issuance of permits and
• Aparri 6 days, 17 hours and 37 minutes clearance of goods
• Batangas 14 hours and 6 minutes • Integrated risk management framework across all agencies
• Iloilo 2 hours and 13 minutes • Fully institutionalized provisional goods declaration
• Legaspi 4 days, 16 hours, and 34 minutes • Facilitated release of goods through expedited mechanism for all modes of transport
• Limay 5 hours and 32 minutes • Institutionalized Time Release Studies
• San Fernando 17 hours, 54 minutes, and 40 seconds • Clear and expedited procedures for administrative appeals with strict timelines that are published in their
• Surigao 2 days, 15 hours, and 8 minutes respective citizen’s charters
• Tacloban 20 hours and 26 minutes
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5.1.5. Emergency Response Measures

One Stop Border post • Identify agencies • PTFC Secretariat
controls and sharing of • PTFC to issue directive for the Compliance Monitoring • DTI-BIS
By 2028, the Philippines will have improved mechanisms for disaster resilience and
common facilities through TWG to conduct an inter-agency meeting and discuss • PNTR Secretariat
business continuity including expedited processing of essential commodities, and
Joint Memorandum of possible mechanisms to strengthen updating and • TRGAs
maintained critical areas for distribution.
Understanding among continued operations of the PNTR. CMTWG to submit • PTFC-CMTWG
concerned agencies a report to the PTFC Secretariat on the outcome of the
5.1.6. Support to MSMEs
meeting
By 2028, MSMEs in the Philippines will have enhanced access to relevant rules, regulations,
incentives and procedures and are able to trade and participate in global value chains PTFC Participation • Submission of permanent representatives to PTFC TWGs • PTFC Member-Agencies
through transparent and simplified procedures. Through support and close coordination
with the government, they will have access to modern trade and customs systems and Technology Infrastructure
trusted trader schemes. This will be achieved through:
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency
• Capacity building in trade regulations and procedures Full operationalization of NSW PTFC to issue directive for the CMTWG to conduct • PTFC CMTWG
• Facilitating the use of IT to engage in paperless trade procedures designed to execute end-to-end an assessment study on the current situation • DOF
• Increased access of MSMEs to trusted trader schemes processing of import and export of the NSW (TRADENET) System to identify
• Establishment of a single point of contact for first time exporters transactions from lodgment to bottlenecks and make recommendations to the
• Increased MSMEs’ awareness and utilization of timely trade information in PNTR, NSW clearance PTFC Secretariat.
and other online trade portal or tools
• Regular consultations that focus on the particular needs of MSMEs
• Streamlining of processes and procedures in order to lower the cost of trade Legal and Regulatory Framework
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency
5.2. Prioritization of activities taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic
Streamlined trade procedures and PTFC to consolidate all trade procedures • BOC
reduced processing time for permit • BA
SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES
issuance and clearance time, and To initiate discussions with TRGAs on the • FDA
Harmonized rules and conditions Integrated Risk Management • NTC
Stakeholder Engagement
for securing regulatory permits / • OMB
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency clearances
Public Consultation • Invitation to stakeholders • ARTA Institutionalized TRS PTFC to issue directive for the Ad-hoc TWG to PTFC Secretariat and BOC
• Prepare guidelines on public consultation • Concerned Agency conduct an interagency meeting between BOC
and border agencies and discuss consolidation
of TRS
Hotline • Draft policy on hotline • PTFC
• Inventory of existing hotlines
• Prepare a directory of all hotline Emergency Response Measure
Multi Sectoral Advisory • Identification of Members of PTFC-MSAC • DOF Outcome Activities Responsible Agency
Council (MSAC) • Create PTFC MSAC • DTI
Identification of essential commodities Creation of a database of essential DA
• Conduct of meetings (Online) • BOC
(Database) commodities
• Technical assistance on best practice sharing
from private sectors Identification of critical areas for distribution
of essential commodities

Inter-agency Coordination Streamline the movement of essential goods

Outcome Activities Responsible Agency Support to MSMEs

Initiating Exchange and Sharing of • Draft JMU • BOC Outcome Activities Responsible Agency
Information and Knowledge on joint • Identify the types of information for • STMO
controls through MOU between sharing • Other Concerned Capacity building in •Coordinate with DTI and other trade promotions agencies to get TRGAs
concerned agencies Agencies trade regulations and the directory of MSMEs
procedures •Conduct needs assessment survey for capacity building
•Design capacity building activities based on the assessment
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MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES
5.3. Targets, Performance Indicators and Baselines
Stakeholder Engagement
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency Stakeholder Engagement
Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) • Identify participants for RIA Training • PTFC
• RIA Training • ARTA Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Veriification Baseline Target
• Concerned Agency Regulatory • Number of capacity building •Post activity reports Establish 100%
Impact workshops submitted to the PTFC together
Assessment (RIA) • Percent of border and trade Secretariat with ARTA
Inter-agency Coordination
agencies trained •Regulatory impact
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency • Number of trade regulations statements submitted
One Stop Border post controls and • Draft JMU • PTFC that undergone RIA to ARTA
sharing of common facilities through • Pilot testing at PEZA Zones • Bureau of Customs • RIA quality (for consultation with
Joint Memorandum of Understanding • Identification of agencies • Regulatory agencies ARTA)
among concerned agencies • Sourcing for funds • PPA
Public • Number of sectors consulted • Establish together N/A 100%
Consultation (MSMEs, Importer/Exporter, with TRGAs
Technology Infrastructure agriculture, consumer group) • Number of views and
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency • Percent of proposed regulation comments, and
Full operationalization of new Customs PTFC to issue directive to BOC to review existing • PTFC CMTWG posted online for consultation or reactions
Processing System (CPS) systems in preparation for full integration of • BOC comments
customs processing system
Hotline • Regulation establishing the • Published regulation 0 100%
trade facilitation hotline • Inquiries addressed
Legal and Regulatory Framework
• Number inquiries satisfactorily within the prescribed
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency resolved period vs inquiries
Appeals • Draft policy first on hotline PTFC-CMTWG • Percent of agencies received
• Inventory of existing hotlines interconnected • Customer satisfaction
• Training and hiring of hotline personnel (survey)
• Prepare a directory of all hotline

Support to MSMEs Multi Sectoral • PTFC Resolution establishing the • PTFC Resolution issued N/A Fully-
Advisory Council MSAC • Number of sectors functional
Outcome Activities Responsible Agency
(MSAC) • Balanced representation of comprising MSAC MSAC
Regular consultation between Develop a coordination mechanism with the • DTI-EMB members from public and (MSMEs, Importer/
government agencies and that focus Export Development Council and MSME Council • DTI-BSMED private sectors Exporter, agriculture,
on the particular needs of MSMEs for the regular consultation • Frequency of meetings consumer group, and
• Number of MSAC resolutions other agencies)
Increase MSME’s awareness and •Assessment of the PNTR focusing on its accuracy, DTI-BIS PNTR Secretariat • Minutes of the
utilization of timely trade information in timeliness, activeness of link websites and and other TRGAs meeting
portal/tools available online relevance to users of information
•Following the assessments, provide
recommendations for improvement
•Promotion of the PNTR to the potential users
• Awareness and accessibility of MSMEs
to the Tradenet platform
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Inter-agency Coordination Technology Infrastructure

Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Baseline Target Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Target
Veriification Veriification
Law or regulation establishing a Amended Executive
One Stop Border • Signed copy of the JMU
permanent governing body for NSW Order or Republic 0 1
post controls and • Percent of major seaports and airports • Signed JMU One Stop Border
operations, including its IRR Act on NSW
sharing of common with One Stop Shop (OSS) • Inventory of post controls and
facilities through • Average processing time Ports sharing of common No. of agencies onboarded Onboarding letter 22 73
N/A 100%
Joint Memorandum • Number of shipments released with OSS facilities through No. of permits issued using the NSW submitted by TRGAs 22 73
of Understanding • Percent of ports with dedicated • Time release Joint Memorandum No. of permits utilized by BOC thru the
among concerned common study of Understanding 6 73
NSW
agencies facilities among concerned TRADENET Reports
agencies No. of payments made through online
1 73
Initiating Exchange payment facilities connected to NSW
Initiating Exchange
and Sharing of and Sharing of No. of documents (permits,
Information and • Percent of regulations undergoing Information and applications, and other trade related Notification from
2 5
Knowledge on joint inter- • Reports from Knowledge on joint documents) exchanged with regional ASEAN
N/A 100% controls through platforms
controls through agency orientation agencies
MOU between • Frequency of inter-agency meetings MOU between Reports submitted
concerned No. of public awareness, trainings and
concerned by the NSWSC and
agencies capacity-building activities on NSW 1 20
agencies NSWTWG to the
Issuance of conducted
CMTWG
EO or JMC to
Increase
institutionalize PNTR
No. of MSMEs utilizing National Single MSME users
Issuance of PTFC Participation NSW statistics 0
• Signed EO or JMC Window by 10% per
EO or JMC to • DTI-BIS N/A 100% year
• Real-time updating
institutionalize PNTR
Regulations issued to implement the
CAO/CMO issued 0 5
CPS
Full Reports submitted
operationalization No. of personnel trained to use the
by BOC to the 0 100
of new Customs BOC CPS
CMTWG
Processing System
Equipment to personnel ratio 0 100%
(CPS)
No. of public awareness, trainings and
0 20
capacity-building activities
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Legal and Regulatory Framework

Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Baseline Target Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Baseline Target
Veriification Veriification
Report Full access
No. of views/User traffic generated No. of importers availing of to PGD/
viewers BOC statistics N/A
Provisional Goods Declaration expedited
Easy accessibility of No. of agency users 100% release
trade information of Length of time to secure Refer to DTI-BIS
report/update Institutionalized trade
the PNTR information impact assessments
to CMTWG No. and Frequency of Trade
No. of agency websites to visit (impact on cost to Reports from Increase
Impact Assessments and
Refer to DTI-BIS traders as a result of the concerned N/A by 10% per
Mechanism for updating in Regulation adopting policy to
Ensure quality and report/update trade regulations) agencies year
place regularly conduct TRS.
updated PNTR to CMTWG less burdensome and
redundant regulations
Public awareness No. of public awareness Refer to DTI-BIS
on the PNTR activities conducted report Number of Increase
Reports Frequency of TRS issuances on a N/A by 10% per
No. of regulations/MOA/JAO submitted by periodic basis year
Institutionalized TRS
issued consolidating trade- the NSWSC and 100% Regulation adopting policy to
related policies and procedures NSWTWG to the Regulation issued 0 100%
regularly conduct TRS
CMTWG
IDecrease in 100%
No. of hours required to process Reports from Varies per the period of Increase
Streamlined trade permits and licenses TRGAs TRGA processing by by 20% per
procedures and 10% per year • Percent of agencies with year
reduced processing appeals process in the
Decrease in • Reports from Decrease
time for permit No. of hours required to clear BOC Statistics citizen’s charter Varies per
Varies per the period of agencies in the
issuance and the goods Reports from Appeals • Percent of appeals resolved concerned
Port processing by • Published period of
clearance time, TRGAs within allotted time agency
10% per year decisions processing
and Harmonized • Average response time
No. of processes reviewed • Customer satisfaction (survey) by 10% per
rules and conditions Through citizens
and simplified referring year
for securing charter and TRS As needed Regular review
to processing of permits, licenses
regulatory permits / result 100%
and BOC clearance
clearances
• Refer to TPR-
Increase by 10%
No. of accredited AEO TWG 1
per year
• BOC statistics
No. of MRAs on AEO recognition MRAs signed None 2 MRAs by 2028
No. of stakeholders availing the
Varies per 100%
Voluntary Disclosure Program of BOC statistics
year Accessibility
the BOC
Coordination with agency Number of
Rationalize shipping Agency- Formal Inter-
responsible for ensuring coordination
costs and other initiated Agency
rationalized shipping costs and and meetings
charges coordination Collaboration
other charges conduct
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Emergency Response Measure Support to MSMEs

Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Veriification Baseline Target
Outcome Performance Indicators Means of Baseline Target
• International Veriification
Standards (e.g WHO
List of essential for FDA, FAO for DA) Capacity building in No. of relevant consultations Agency statistics To be Increase in
Identification Regularly trade regulations and and capacity building (DTI, BOC established in participants
commodities N/A
of essential updated list procedures activities by trade related and relevant consultation by 10% per
• Issuances relative
commodities agencies agencies) with relevant year
Inter-connectivity of to any emergency Regular consultation
(Database) List of critical areas agencies
systems among TRGAs affecting trade between government
agencies and
Identification that focus on the
of critical areas For particular needs of
• Number of facilities Regularly
for distribution List of critical areas identification MSMEs
and capacity updated list
of essential of DA
commodities Increase MSME’s No. of relevant consultations Agency statistics To be Increase in
awareness and and capacity building (DTI, BOC established in participants
• Conduct of Time utilization of timely activities by trade related and relevant consultation by 10% per
Decrease trade information in agencies agencies) with relevant year
• Number of days Release Study Varies per
Institutionalized TRS by 10% per PNTR, NSW and other agencies
• Number of steps • Stakeholder agency
year portal/tools.
Feedback
Increase in no. of AEO BOC data 1 Increase
information program for in MSME
MSMEs participants
by 10% per
year
No. of MSMEs accredited BOC data To be 2 MSMEs
Increase access of as trusted traders schemes established in and
MSMEs to trusted (BOC) consultation increase to
trader schemes with relevant 50% yearly
agencies
No. of approved MRAs for BOC data None 2 MRAs by
AEO (one MRA 2028
negotiated
with ASEAN)
Streamlining of Reduction in time and BOC and other Varies per Port 10%
local process and cost/fees taken to process agencies’ time reduction
procedures in order application for clearances, release study per year
to lower the cost of permits and license
trading
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6.0. IMPLEMENTATION RISKS 8.0 ANNEX

PTFC Composition
Outcome Activities
Operational Risks • Lack of permanent and dedicated human resource for the AGENCY PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE
PTFC Secretariat and TWGs Antonette C. Tionko
• Lack of institutional knowledge and capacity building Undersecretary
programs Revenue Operations Group Shiela N. Castaloni
• Technical issues involving connectivity and ICT infrastructure Department of Finance Director
• Cyber security and data protection (Chairman)
• Updating and maintenance of ICT infrastructure Dakila Elteen M. Napao Revenue Operations Group
• Inadequate personnel and facilities Assistant Secretary
• Opposition from the stakeholders Revenue Operations Group
• Inadequate capacity among agencies to execute reforms Allan B. Gepty
• Managing the transformation and transition process Assistant Secretary
Department of Trade and Industry Alfredo E. Pascual
Financial Risks • Access to adequate financial resources (Co-Chairman) Secretary
Industry Development and
• Access to external and ICT expertise Trade Policy Group
Legal and Regulatory • Changes in laws and regulations Edward James A. Dy Buco
Risks • High number of regulatory agencies involved Deputy Commissioner
Bureau of Customs Yogi Filemon L. Ruiz
• Existing and potential future litigation (Vice-Chairman) Acting Commissioner
Assessment and Operations
Coordinating Group
Governance Risks • Lack political commitment and support
• Determination of data ownership Zamzamin Ampatuan Liza Battad
• Overlapping regulatory functions Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Assistant Secretary
• Constant change in leadership Regulations Regulations
• Lack of cooperation among agencies
• Continuity of participation of agencies and stakeholders in Atty. Arnel Marcos Sanchez
Gina A. Jamoralin, Ph.D. Special Assistant to
PTFC activities
Assistant Secretary the Undersecretary for
Department of Foreign Affairs
Office of International Multilateral Affairs and
Economic Relations International Economic
Relations
Bien A. Ganapin
Rosemarie G. Edillon
Director
7.0 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION National Economic and Development Undersecretary
Authority
Under Section 4 of EO 136, the funding for the implementation of the activities of the PTFC shall Trade, Services, and Industry
Policy and Planning Group
be charged against the appropriations of the member-agencies as incorporated in their annual budget Staff
proposals. Moreover, resources arising from local and/or foreign grants, including but not limited to multilateral
and bilateral donations, may likewise be utilized, as duly concurred by the PTFC. Assistant Secretary For.
Marcial C. Amaro, Jr.,
However, the indicative resources reflected in this Roadmap are for planning purposes only and will Jonas R. Leones, CESO I CESO III
be updated regularly in case new opportunities will emerge within the Roadmap’s period. Undersecretary Policy, Planning and Foreign
Department of Environment and
Assisted and Special Projects
Natural Resources
Policy, Planning and International
Affairs Melinda C. Capistrano
Director
Policy and Planning Service
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AGENCY PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE
Jay Daniel R. Santiago
Giovanni Z. Lopez General Manager
Department of Transportation
Undersecretary
Philippine Ports Authority
Elvira C. Ignacio
Director
Marissa Maricosa A. Paderon
Tariff Commission Research, Investigation and
Commissioner
International Trade Analysis
Service
Thomas Benjamin B. Marcelo
Managing Director

Francisco G. Dakila Jr., Ph.D. International Monetary Affairs

Deputy Governor and Surveillance Sub-Sector
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Thomas Benjamin B. Marcelo
Monetary and Economics Sector Managing Director

International Monetary Affairs

and Surveillance Sub-Sector
Marie Sherylyn D. Aquia Chief
Trade-Industry Development
Specialist

Denise Cheska C. Enriquez OIC-

Department of Trade and Industry Supervising
Angelo Salvador M. Benedictos
- Bureau of International Trade Trade-Industry Development
Director
Relations Specialist

Ma. Regina C. Serafico

OIC-Supervising
Trade-Industry Development
Specialist

Raymond L. Cajayon
Department of Trade and Industry - Deputy Commissioner
Director Maria Guiza B. Lim
Bureau of Import Services Assessment and Operations
Coordinating Group

Merlita B. Pedron
Samuel A. Zacate, M.D. Division Chief
Food and Drug Administration
Director General Monitoring and Evaluation
Division

Tereso O. Panga Mary Harriet O. Abordo

Philippine Economic Zone Authority
Director General Deputy Director General