SESSION 01 ❑ THE TARIFF COMMISSION (CMTA 1600 - 1607) ❑ FLEXIBLE CLAUSE (CMTA 1608) ❑ PROMOTION OF FOREIGN TRADE (CMTA 1609)

Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, the________________ is mandated to serve as a key adviser to the executive and legislative branches of government on tariff and related matters, an independent adjudicatory body on trade remedy cases, and an advocate of industry competitiveness and consumer welfare.

Tariff Commission

VISION
A competitive Philippines through a balanced international trade policy.
MISSION
The Tariff Commission is the principal and independent authority on tariff and trade remedies, and a key adviser on non-tariff measures and international trade issues.
Which one is the vision and mission of tariff commission?

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Who is the Chairpersonp of Tariff Commission?

Marilou P. Mendoza

What section is the QUALIFICATIONS OF TC CHIEF OFFICIALS ?

(CMTA Sec. 1600

All employees of the Commission shall be appointed by the ____________________in accordance with the Civil Service Law except as the private secretaries to the offices of the Chairperson, Commissioners and Executive Director.

Chairperson

The___________ have access to any document pertinent to the subject matter under investigation, in the possession of any person or entity engaged in the production, importation, or distribution of goods under investigation;

TC

The _____________ shall have power to summon witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths, and to issue subpoena duces tecum requiring the production of books, papers, or documents relating to the matter under investigation

TC

The_____________ can request the views, recommendations, and assistance of any government office, agency, or instrumentality who shall be expected to cooperate fully with the Commission

TC

The _____ is authorized to require any importer, grower, producer, manufacturer or seller to file with the Commission a statement, under oath, giving the selling prices in the Philippines of goods imported, grown, produced, fabricated or manufactured by such person

TC