United Airlines will now accept the following breeds, even if they are six months and older,
weigh more than 20 pounds and adhere to the new proper kennel regulations:

• American Staffordshire Terriers
• Can Corso
• Ca de Bou
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brasileiro
• Perro de Presa Canario
• Pit Bull Terriers
• Presa Canario
• Tosa (or Tosa Ken)

“In the right crates, these dogs are no risk to people involved in the handling as well as
passengers traveling on the same plane,” says Brozius. “Since many airlines do not accept pit bulls and others, it can be extremely difficult for families
needing to relocate.”

Many airlines across the globe do not accept these breeds because they can chew through their crates and escape. The new crate restrictions, which were suggested by IPATA, include:

• No plastic crates are permitted.
• Crates must meet the Air Transport Association’s Container Requirement #82.

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines—Animal welfare groups and individuals touched by the dog Kabang’s act of saving two girl’s from harm in December are moving heaven and earth to help at least one of her masters accompany the pet to the United States for reconstructive surgery to restore the dog’s lost upper jaw.

The problem is that neither Rudy Bunggal nor his wife, Christina, has documents needed to obtain a passport or other travel documents.  Dr. Anton Lim of the Tzu Chi Foundation here said they were trying their best to help the couple.

The main problem so far, Lim said, is that none of the Bunggals has a birth certificate.  Lim said it was important for Kabang to have either Rudy or his wife during the surgery in California as it would hasten the dog’s recovery.

Kabang is so attached to her masters that one of them, at the least, should be with her, he said.  But it seems bureaucratic red tape was getting in the way.  Lim said Rudy had gone to the National Statistics Office here for a copy of his birth certificate but there was none, so he was  advised to “go back to the place where he was officially registered by his parents.”

Lim said the NSO also asked Rudy to produce the marriage certificate of his parents or birth certificate of any of them. But his parents never married,  and he was unsure where his parents were born, he said.

The Bunggals originally came from Bogo in Cebu but migrated to Payao in Zamboanga Sibugay when Rudy was 9 years old.

Rudy told the Inquirer that his father had died and he heard that his mother was  in a home for the elderly.

“My mother is also a ‘kolorum’ (no birth documents),” he said.

Ramona Consunji of the Animal Welfare Coalition said they were appealing to the NSO to give special  consideration to Rudy’s case.

“It’s very important for Nong Rudy to be with Kabang before, during and after surgery, I can see their connection. Kabang strongly responds to him,” Lim said.

Consunji said they were hoping that the assistance offered by Vice President Jejomar Binay could fast-track the issuance of a birth certificate to either Rudy or Christina.

reposted from: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/34191/animal-lovers-call-for-issuance-of-travel-docs-to-kabang%E2%80%99s-owners

When two or more pets travel together
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Welfare Act (AWA) states that “no more than two live puppies or kittens, 8 weeks to 6 months of age, that are of comparable size and weighing 20 lb. (9 kg) or less each, may be transported in the same primary enclosure via air carrier.” This is a good practice to follow for all animal shipments, no matter what country they are traveling in. Remember, animals may become stressed and aggressive when traveling by air and should not be placed in the same container unless they are young puppies or kittens. Animals which share the same household may become stressed and aggressive towards each other when traveling by air.

Some airlines restrict the maximum number of animals allowed in the cabin, check with your intended airline regarding their requirements if you are planning to carry your pet onboard.

When pets travel unaccompanied
If your pet is flying unaccompanied, the preparation of the animal is the same as when it flies with you, but you will need a Health Certificate from your veterinarian to say that the animal is healthy and fit to fly. Check the documentation requirements and regulations for your country or the importing country if the pet is traveling internationally.
Minimum container requirements, as described in the Live Animals Regulations, are mandatory for transportation of animals by air. Food and water containers (troughs) accessible from outside the container are required. The carrier, or government agency, may require that additional food be provided in a pouch attached to the container with feeding instructions.

You can either find an animal shipper who can make all the necessary reservations and take full charge from collecting your pet, boarding it if need be, taking it to the airport and have it met at the other end and delivered to destination. In some countries, this may be the easiest and surest method and some airlines will not accept animals handled by anyone other than a shipper. The airlines can usually give you a list of shippers with whom they work. But it is possible that you can do all this yourself. Check with the airline for any special requirements for shipping your pet.

Preparation for Air Transport
Before animals commence their journey, it is important that advance arrangements be made and confirmed. The most suitable routing always needs to be selected, as many airports do not have adequate facilities at destination or possible transit stops. Consideration should be given to the day on which the consignment (or consignments) is dispatched and its date of arrival, because some customs authorities and other government agencies do not work during weekends or public holidays. Advance arrangements shall include confirmation that the consignee is aware of the shipping details and has made arrangements to take delivery of the consignment on arrival. Before the consignment is delivered to the airline, the shipper or his agent must ensure that all import and export licenses, health certificates and permits have been obtained. When these documents are required to go forward with the consignment, they must be securely attached to the air waybill. The shipper is also required to provide the airline with two correctly completed
copies of the Shipper’s Certification for Live Animals. It is important to note that the Shipper’s Certificate also contains a declaration in relation to endangered species. An air waybill must be completed on behalf of the shipper and must clearly show the number and species of animals in the consignment. Pets accompanied by their owners do not require an air waybill and the Shipper’s Certificate.

Particular care and attention should be paid when selecting the container used in the air
transportation of animals, because containers must meet the minimum requirements of CR1 as published in the IATA LAR. A copy of container requirement 1 is published on the web site. Crate or container crating is very important. Purchase one in advance and get your animal used to being confined in it. Remember taking an animal out of its natural environment or surroundings is by definition stressful. You can certainly help your animal that way in coping with these new events. As a responsible pet owner, this responsibility is often overlooked.

Airlines have specific procedures in place for the acceptance, handling and delivery of your animal. The environmental needs of the animals are duly considered during loading, off-loading or at a transit stop. People loading animals should be aware of the requirements and the action to take when problems arise. Most importantly however is that the container must be able to contain the animal at all times. The Captain must always be notified of the quantity, species and location of animals onboard the aircraft.
In the best interest of animal welfare, it is essential that all aspects of the IATA Live Animals Regulations be complied with. Since many countries have incorporated the IATA Regulations into their national legislation, non-compliance may result in possible fines or confiscation of the animals or in legal action by the authorities

A travel clearance is a document issued by DSWD certifying that the child is authorized to travel abroad for valid reasons based on the assessment of the social worker. It seeks to provide protection to minors against exploitation, improper influences, abuse, hazards and other conditions prejudicial to their physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development.

The DSWD issued an Omnibus Guidelines for Minors Traveling Abroad and several amendments in 2005 (AO 14) and 2006 (AO 02) to streamline the process of travel clearance issuance.  Henceforth, this guideline shall provide the direction for the issuance
of travel clearance to minors traveling abroad in so far as the specific provisions listed herein are concerned.

General Policies
1. A travel clearance is required and shall be secured from the DSWD by the following Filipino citizens:
a. a minor traveling alone to a foreign country except under special circumstances where a minor whose parents are in the foreign service or are living abroad or are immigrants
provided he/she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa/pass/identification card or permanent resident visa/pass/identification card which serve as proof that he/she is
living with parents abroad and their travel does not constitute child trafficking
b. a minor traveling to a foreign country accompanied by a person other than his/her parents
2. A travel clearance from the DSWD is not required by a minor traveling to a foreign country with both or either parents or with his/her solo parent or legal guardian. Solo parenthood or legal guardianship may be proved by:
a. a photocopy of the solo parent identification card from the Municipal Social Welfare & Development Office or
b. a photocopy of a certification from the local Social Welfare and Development Office of being a solo parent or Tallaq or Fasakh certification from the Shariah court or any Muslim barangay or religious leader or
c. in the case of an illegitimate minor, a certificate of no marriage from the local civil registrar or
d. in the case of a deceased parent, a photocopy of
the death certificate, and
e. in the case of legal guardianship, a certificate of legal guardianship issued by the court
3. A minor traveling abroad whose parents are in the foreign service or are living abroad or are immigrants is not required a travel clearance provided he/she is holding a valid pass
such as a dependent’s visa/ pass/identification card or permanent resident visa/pass/ identification card which serve as proof that he/she is living with parents abroad and their
travel does not constitute child trafficking.
4. A travel clearance certificate shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance and shall be valid for multiple travels within the validity period, provided that the
conditions under which the travel clearance was issued have not changed. If a change in condition occurs, e.g., a change in traveling companion, a new travel clearance must be obtained.

Documentary Requirements:
1. For a minor traveling alone to a foreign country for the first
time:
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. A photocopy of the birth certificate or passport of the minor
c. A written consent of both parents or the solo parent or the legal guardian permitting the minor to travel alone to a foreign country
d. As appropriate, a photocopy of the marriage certificate of the minor’s parents or a photocopy of the certificate of legal guardianship of the minor or in the case of solo parents, a photocopy of the solo parent identification card from the Municipal Social
Welfare & Development Office or a photocopy of a certification from the local Social Welfare and Development office of being a solo parent or Tallaq or Fasakh certification from the Shariah court or any Muslim barangay or religious leader or in the case of
an illegitimate minor, a certificate of no marriage from the local civil registrar or in the case of a deceased parent, a photocopy of the death certificate
e. Two colored passport size photos of the minor taken within the last 6 months
2. For a minor traveling alone to another country subsequently:
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. A written consent of both parents or the solo parent or the legal guardian permitting the minor to travel alone to a foreign country
c. A photocopy of the previous travel clearance or as required in 2.1.2 and 2.1.4
d. Two colored passport size photos of the minor taken within the last 6 months
3. For a minor traveling for the first time with a person other than the parents or legal guardian:
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. A photocopy of the birth certificate or passport of the minor
c. A written consent of both parents or the solo parent or the legal guardian permitting the minor to travel to a foreign country with a specific person other than them
d. As appropriate, a photocopy of the marriage certificate of the minor’s parents or a certificate of legal guardianship of the minor or in the case of solo parents, a solo parent identification card from the Municipal Social Welfare & Development Office or a certification from the local Social Welfare and Development office of being a solo parent or a court decree of separation, annulment or divorce, or Tallaq or Fasakh certification from the Shariah court or any Muslim barangay or religious leader or in the case of an illegitimate minor, a certificate of no marriage from the local civil registrar or in the case of a deceased parent, a photocopy of the death certificate
e. Two colored passport size photos of the minor taken within the last 6 months
f. Photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion
4. For a minor traveling subsequently with a person other than the parents or legal guardian:
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. A written consent of both parents or the solo parent or the legal guardian permitting the minor to travel to a foreign country with a specific person other than them
c. A photocopy of the previous travel clearance or as required in 2.3.2 and 2.3.4
d. Two colored passport size photos of the minor taken within the last 6 months
e. Photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion

Procedures
1. Application
The application for travel clearance together with the supporting documents required shall be submitted/filed by the parent or legal guardian or a duly authorized representative at any DSWD Field (regional) office. Application forms may be obtained from any DSWD Field (regional) office or travel clearance office or may be downloaded from the DSWD website
www.dswd.gov.ph.
2. Issuance
The travel clearance may be obtained within 3 working days from the DSWD field (regional) or travel clearance unit where it was submitted, provided all requirements have been fulfilled.
3. Fees
The DSWD shall collect a processing fee of P300.00 for each travel clearance issued to minors traveling abroad in accordance to Administrative Order NO. 60, series of 2003
(Amendment in the Guidelines on the Charging of Fees and Services). An official receipt shall be issued for the fee collected.

reposted from: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/handbook/handbook8th.pdf

Natural-born Citizens of the Philippines
Natural-born citizens of the Philippines are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship. These are:
1. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines at the time of their birth; and
2. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.  Civil and Political Rights and Liabilities Attendant to Dual Citizenship Filipinos who retain or re-acquire Philippine citizenship under the law
shall enjoy full civil and political rights and be subject to all attendant liabilities and responsibilities under existing laws of the Philippines and the following:
1. Those intending to exercise their right of suffrage must meet the requirements under the Constitution, Republic Act No. 9189 or “The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003” and other existing laws;
2. Those seeking elective public office in the Philippines shall meet the qualifications required by the Constitution and existing laws and, at the time of filing of the certificate of
candidacy, make a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before any public officer authorized to administer an oath;
3. Those appointed to any public office shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption of office, provided, that they renounce their oath of allegiance
to the country where they took that oath;
4. Those intending to practice their profession in the Philippines shall apply with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) (or Supreme Court in case of lawyers) for a license or permit to engage in such practice; and
5. That right to vote or be elected or appointed to any public office in the Philippines cannot be exercised by, or extended to those who:
a) are candidates for or are occupying any public office in the country of which they are naturalized citizens; and/or
b) are in active service as commissioned or noncommissioned officers in the armed forces of the country which they are naturalized citizens.
Economic and Other Rights
1. Right to own land and property in the Philippines;
2. Right to engage in business or commerce reserved for Filipinos, and the exploitation of natural resources; and
3. Right to travel with a Philippine passport.

Requirements in Applying for Retention or Re-acquisition of Filipino
Citizenship
1. Completed petition under oath with forwarding address
2. Three (3) recent 2″ x 2″ photographs of the applicant (front, left side and right side view over white background)
3. Processing fee of P2,500 for applicants who are in the Philippines, or US$50 or its equivalent in foreign currency for applicants who are abroad
4. Copy of birth certificate authenticated by the Philippine National Statistics Office (NSO), or original copy of report of birth issued by the Philippine embassy/consulate with
jurisdiction, or birth certificate issued by competent foreign authorities
5. Signed oath of allegiance

reposted from: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/handbook/handbook8th.pdf

Foreign investments refer to equity investments made by a non-Philippine national in the form of foreign exchange and/or other assets actually transferred to the Philippines and duly registered with the Central Bank which shall assess and appraise the value of such assets other than foreign exchange. These non-cash assets may be in the form
of capital goods and patents, formulae, or other technological rights or processes.

Specific Areas of Equal Investment Rights for Former Filipino Nationals While most areas of business have limits for foreign investors, Section 9 of the amended Foreign Investments Act of 1991 lists the following types of businesses where former natural-born Filipinos, who have not elected dual citizenship, can enjoy the same investment rights as
Philippine citizens:
1. Cooperatives
2. Rural banks
3. Thrift banks and private development banks
4. Financing companies
Former natural-born Filipinos can also engage in activities under List B of the Foreign Investments Negative List. This means that their investments shall be treated as Filipino or will be considered as forming part of Filipino investments in activities closed or limited to foreign participation.

The equal investment rights of former Filipino nationals do not extend to activities reserved by the Constitution for Filipino citizens, including the following:
1. Exercise of profession
2. Defense-related activities
3. Security agency
4. Small-scale mining
5. Rice and corn industry
6. Cockpit operation and management

Former natural-born Filipinos have been given the right to be transferees of private land up to a maximum of 5,000 square meters in the case of urban land or three (3) hectares in the case of rural land to be used by him for business or other purposes. Please refer to the
section on land ownership for details.

Former natural-born Filipinos who have elected dual citizenship shall not be covered by the prohibitions set forth above, by virtue of Republic Act 9225. Dual citizens are not prohibited from enjoying the same investments rights as Philippine citizens.

reposted from: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/handbook/handbook8th.pdf

Fortunately, some concern citizens alerted the police.  The car was flagged down by the authorities, and after some difficulties, the dog was finally freed.  This incident was brought to the attention of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) who then exerted efforts to track down the owner of the said SUV.  The owner where identified and traced to a residential area in Quezon City.  In a written letter, PAWS is demanding an explanation about the incident.  The owner was not there during the time and letter was given instead to the maid.  Its possible that the vehicle owner might face violation of the Philippine animal cruelty act.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of HHGFAA / IAM!
2012 IAM 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
October 10 – 13, 2012
National Harbor, Maryland USA
(Washington, DC)

The Gaylord National Hotel, cornerstone of the 300-acre National Harbor complex, is located across the Potomac River from historic Alexandria, Virginia, and just minutes south of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

Don’t miss the excitement planned for the
2012 IAM 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
Details on Registration, Hotel, & Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Coming this Spring!

1. Returning Resident. Personal and household effects belonging to residents of the Philippines returning from abroad including wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment (except luxury items), toilet articles, instruments related to one’s profession,
used home appliances and analogous personal or household effects, excluding vehicles, watercrafts, aircrafts, and animals, purchased in foreign countries by residents of the Philippines, may be allowed entry free of duty, provided the following
conditions are complied with:

1.2 A declaration of the owner under oath stating:

a That the articles were acquired by purchase and used during their stay abroad and were necessary and proper for their comfort and convenience during their stay thereat.

b That the said articles have accompanied them upon their return or have arrived within 60 days after their return.

c That the same articles had been used by them from more than six (6) months abroad.

d That they are not in commercial quantities nor intended for sale, barter or hire.

e That the total dutiable value thereof does not exceed Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00).

f That he/she has not previously received the benefit under this section within three hundred sixty five days prior to his/her arrival.

1.3 If the total household effects (except luxury items) exceeds Ten Thousand Pesos
(P10,000.00), the excess shall be subject to a fifty percent (50%) ad valorem duty, across the board.

1.4 Use abroad may be established other than the owner’s declaration by means of the following:

a. Sales invoice or Deed of Purchase; and

b. Actual condition of the articles as determined upon examination.

1.5 Unless the delay be due to unforeseen circumstances, unaccompanied personal and household effects arriving more than sixty (60) days, after arrival of the owner in the Philippines, shall not be admitted free of duty and taxes under this
subsection.

2. Overseas Filipino Workers. Returning overseas contract workers shall have the privilege to bring in, duty and tax free, used home appliances provided that:

a That used home appliances shall be limited to one of each kind.

b The privilege has not been enjoyed during the calendar year declared under oath by the owner.

c The articles must accompany them upon their return or must arrive within sixty (60) days after the owner’s return.

d Presentations of the owner’s passport at the port of entry.

e The personal effects and/or the used home appliances shall not exceed Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) in dutiable value and that any excess shall be subject to the
corresponding duties and taxes provided in the Tariff and Customs Code, as amended.

3. Tourists. Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, portable tools and instruments, theatrical costumes and similar effects accompanying them or arriving
within a reasonable time before or after their arrival in the Philippines, which are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons according to the nature of the journey, their comfort and convenience.

4. Foreign Consultants and Experts. Personal and household effects and vehicles belonging to foreign consultants and experts hired by, and/or rendering service to the government,
and their staff or personnel and families, accompanying them or arriving within a reasonable time before or after their arrival in the Philippines, are exempted provided that:

a. They are in quantities and of the kind necessary and suitable to the profession, rank or position of the person importing them

b. The goods extended duty and tax free privileges are not to be sold, bartered or traded

c. The Collector of Customs may in his discretion require either a written commitment or a bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the ascertained duties, taxes
and other charges thereon, conditioned for exportation thereof or payment of the corresponding duties, taxes and charges within six (6) months after the expiration of their
term or contract.

Documentary requirements for Balikbayan, OFW and Filipinos who stayed abroad for at least six (6) months continuously:
a. Letter request for duty and tax exemption
b. Original passport
c. Bill of Lading/Airway bill
d. Packing list
e. Affidavit of ownership
f. Authority of Representative (in lieu of consignee)
g. Declaration of value (for customs purposes only)
h. Proof of residency/employment abroad for Filipino returning residents (if applicable)

Documentary requirements for tourists:
a. Letter request for duty and tax exemption
b. Original passport
c. Bill of lading/airway bill
d. Packing list
e. Affidavit of ownership
f. Authority of representative (in lieu of consignee)
g. Letter application for visa with Department of Justice, Bureau of Immigration or Philippine Economic Zone Authority (for PEZA registered firms)
h. Declaration of value (for customs purposes only)
i. Contract of employment
j. Employment certificate

Documentary requirements for foreign consultants/experts:
a. Letter request for duty and tax exemption
b. Favorable recommendation for conditionally-free release from the Head, Government Agency, in favor of the consignee
c. Confirmation/Certification for the Head, Government agency that the consignee is a foreign consultant hired by and/or rendering services to the said government agency
d. Original passport
e. Bill of lading/airway bill
f. Packing list/inventory list
g. Contract/agreement (copy)
h. Declaration of value (for customs purposes only)

Documentary requirements for dual citizens, holders of 13(a) and
13(g) visa and expatriates of different visa statuses)
a. Letter request for duty and tax exemption
b. Original passport (both foreign and Philippine passport)
c. Bill of lading/airway bill
d. Packing list
e. Affidavit of ownership
f. Authority of representative (in lieu of consignee)164
g. Declaration of value (for customs purposes only)
h. Contract of employment (if applicable)
i. Employment contract (certified true copy only) (if applicable)
j. Tour of duty (certified true copy only) (if applicable)
k. Birth certificate (copy) (if applicable)
l. Marriage contract (if married to Filipino) (if applicable)

re-posted from: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/handbook/handbook8th.pdf

The following individuals are qualified to import a motor vehicle under
the no-dollar import (NDI) program pursuant to Executive Order (EO)
No. 156:
1. Returning residents who have resided abroad for at least one
year (accumulated within the three (3) year period of his/her
stay abroad up to the date of filing of the application).

2. Immigrants holding 13G Visa under Sec. 13 Sub g (13g) of the
Philippine Immigration Act (PIA) of 1940

3. A foreign national married to a Filipino and a holder of 13A
visa under Sec.13, Sub a (13A0 of the PIA.

4. Dual citizens

5. Spe c i a l Re s ident Re t i r e e s Vi s a ( SRRV) holder under thePhilippine Retirement Authority (PRA) program

6. 47A2 Visa holder under the Balik-Scientist Program

Allowable Motor Vehicles:
1. Left-hand drive motor vehicles not exceeding a gross vehicle
weight of 3,000 kgs

2. Motorcycles and scooters

3. Registered under the name of the qualified importer at least six (6) months prior to submission of his/her application to the Bureau of Import Services Importation Procedures and Requirements157
A. Prior authority to import from the DTI-Bureau of Import Services
(BIS) is required before shipment of the motor vehicle. A duly notarized
application to import should be submitted or mailed to the DTI- BIS
with the following documentary requirements:

For Philippine passport Holders
1. Notarized or Authenticated Affidavit of Undertaking;

2. 1 copy of 2 x 2 picture with signature;

3. Original or authenticated copy of complete pages of old and
new passports;

4. Original or authenticated copy of Car Title or Registration (in case in a language other than English, an English translation shall also be submitted);

5. Proc es s ing fe e of One Thous and F iv e Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) for cars and Nine Hundred Pesos (P 900.00) for motorcycle.

• For Foreign Passport Holders (13A or 13G visa holder or dual citizens)
• For Foreigners under the Philippine Retirement Act (Holder of SRRVisa)
• For Filipinos/Foreigners of Filipino descent under the Balik Scientist Program (47A2 Visa)

1. Notarized or Authenticated Affidavit of Undertaking;

2. 1 copy of 2 x 2 picture with signature;

3. Original or authenticated copy of complete pages of old and new passports stamped with valid 13A or 13G Visa or SRRVisa or 47A2 Visa , as the case may be;

4. Original or authenticated copy of Car Title or registration (in case in language other than English, an English translation shall also be submitted);

5. Identification Certificate or Oath of Allegiance issued by the Bureau of Immigration of Philippine Consulate/Embassy for Dual Citizen;

6. Proc es s ing fe e of One Thous and F iv e Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) for cars and Nine Hundred Pesos (P 900.00) for motorcycle.158
Note: Authentication by the Philippine Consulate/Embassy abroad is required when original documents cannot be presented.

Non-original documents shall be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate/Embassy abroad.
B. The authority issued for this purpose shall be valid for a period of
180 days from date of issue.
C. Upon arrival of the motor vehicle, the BIS shall issue the Release Certificate upon compliance with the following:

1. Personal appearance of importer at the BIS.

2. Submission of the Import Entry Declaration with date of arrivaland E xamine r ’s f inding s and Bi l l of L ading a f te r the BIS inspector conducted an ocular inspection of the motor vehicle at the Bureau of Customs.

Taxes and Registration

1. Taxes and duties payable on the motor vehicle as estimated by the
Bureau of Customs under existing laws shall be paid in full. Tax credits,
duty drawback certificates and similar instruments shall not be
authorized for acceptance as payments of the taxes and duties levied
on the motor vehicle.

2. The motor vehicle shall be registered at the Central Office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) at East Avenue, Quezon City, and, such other
LTO agency office as may be designated by the DTI Inter-Agency
Committee. No right-hand-drive (RHD) motor vehicle imported under
this program shall be registered by the LTO.

3. Secure local Emission Certificates prior to LTO registration under
CMO No. 34-2001 in accordance with Section 2, Rule XXXII of the Clean
Air Act (RA 8749).159

Other Provisions
1. Any individual qualified under these Guidelines shall be granted authority to import a vehicle only once.

2. Only one (1) vehicle per family shall be allowed. If a family is composed of the husband, the wife and their unemancipated minor children, the family shall be allowed to import only one motor vehicle within the effectivity of the NDI guidelines.

3. There shall be no resale of the motor vehicle for three years.

4. Motor Vehicles subject to seizure and penalties
• Importation of right hand drive (RHD) motor vehicles in violation of
Republic Act. No. 8506.
• Any motor vehicle imported in violation of these Guidelines and/or
has arrived without prior authority shall be subjected to penalties
provided under pertinent provisions of the Tariff and Customs Code
including seizure proceedings.

re-posted from: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/handbook/handbook8th.pdf