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philippine driver's license renewal Filipinos abroad who hold authentic Philippine driver's license can now renew their expired license through a representative, per Land Transportation Office (LTO) Administrative Order No. RIB-2008-011, s. 2007. CLICK HEREto have your SPA notarized at the Philippine Consulate for use in renewing Driver's License in the Philippines. The following documents must be presented by the applicant's authorized representative:Applicant's original driver's license and receipt (plus one photocopy of each);Photocopy of the applicant's Philippine passport (first page, visa page and departure from the Philippines and last arrival overseas);Special Power of Attorney (SPA) from the licensee to the LTO requesting the renewal and authorizing a representative to renew the license on his / her behalf. The SPA must be legalized/notarized by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate GeneralWhere to apply?Applicants within the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila may apply for renewal at the License Section of the Central Office of the LTO in Quezon City.Representatives who are outside of NCR may apply at the field office of their choice.What to expect after filing an application?Only an OFFICIAL RECEIPT will be issued by the LTO to those who apply for extensions on their driver's license through a representative.A new…

importation of personal effects to the philippines Under Section 105 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines as amended by Executive Order No. 206, duty and tax free privileges, for goods that are not to be sold, bartered nor traded; not of commercial quantity; not prohibited importations and have been endorsed by the proper regulatory agency and the Bureau of Customs, can be extended to individuals based on their status. The individuals who can avail of the duty and tax free priveleges are as follows: Returning Resident Filipino nationals (or have re-acquired citizenship) who have had an uninterrupted stay abroad for at least six (6) months prior to their return to the Philippines, are entitled to duty and tax free privileges for personal effects and household goods, used abroad for at least six (6) months, of a dutiable value not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000.00). Any amount in excess of P10,000.00 is subject to 50% duty to the first P10,000.00 exemption across the board. Filipino nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship and are returning using a 13-g Immigrant Visa to settle permanently in the Philippines, who have stayed abroad for at least six months, is entitled to…

foreign donations to the philippines Donations from abroad may qualify for duty exemption depending on the donee/consignee or recipient, and the nature of the item to be donated. The specified donee/consignee or recipient must be qualified to receive donations on a tax or duty free basis. The items to be donated may be recommended for duty-free entry provided they are: Directly required or necessary in the religious, charity, medical or training activities of the donee/consignee, and should contribute to the promotion of rural or regional development, generation of employment, and strengthening of health services or moral values, and other socio-economic development;  Essential machinery and equipment, including its spare parts and accessories, as defined under NEDA Rules and Regulations; Not contraband, prohibited, regulated or restricted under existing laws (i.e., motor vehicles, clothing, tires), except those necessary for the promotion of public health and safety; and Not locally available and with no local substitutes as certified by the Board of Investments. However, in case of local availability, the importation may still be recommended for duty-free treatment if it satisfies the foregoing conditions, in addition to which the BOI should interpose no objection to granting of duty exemption. Note: Certification for duty-free importation…

importation of Motor vehicles to the philippines Can anyone bring in a motor vehicle? Yes, provided that the motor vehicle is brand-new. Under Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular 92, Series of 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the importation of a brand new motor vehicle of all types, including motorcycles has been liberalized and would no longer thus require prior authority to import. When is a motor vehicle brand new? Under the guidelines presently awaiting approved by the office of the President, a motor vehicle is brand new if and only if the following criteria are satisfied: That the motor vehicle is of current or advance year model; It has never been registered or used; and It is covered by a certificate of first ownership. How about motor vehicles not of current or advance year model? They shall be processed as in used motor vehicle. What about used vehicles? Appendix 1-D of BSP Circular-Letter, Series 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the importation of used motor vehicles continue to be regulated and would therefore require prior authority from the Bureau of Import Services (BIS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Who is qualified to import used motor vehicles? Under Executive Order…

adopt a child from the philippines A child who is below 15 years of age and is in the legal custody of the Department of Social Work and Services (DSWD) may be adopted under the inter-country adoption law. Prospective adopters may contact:The Inter-Country Adoption BoardDepartment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)#2 Chicago cor. Ermine Garcia Sts., Brgy. Pinagkaisahan,Cubao, Quezon CityTel. Nos. : (632) 8726-4568Mobile No.: (632) 906-208-6126E-mail: adoption@icab.gov.phWebsite: www.icab.gov.ph US northeast residents may also contact any of the following DSWD-accredited, non-profit adoption agencies: Delaware Massachusetts Delaware Madison Adoption Associates1009 Woodstream DriveWilmington, DE 19810Contact: Diana Bramble, MBAMSW-Administrative OfficerE: diana.maa@comcast.netT: (302) 475 8977F: (302) 529 1976⊕: www.madisonadoption.org Massachusetts Wide Horizons for Children 391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 303 Waltham, Massachusette 02451 Contact: Jessica Ellison Philippines Program Manager E: JEllison@whfc.org T: (781) 491-0397F:  (781) 899-2769 ⊕: https://whfc.org Guidelines on Inter-Country Adoption Republic Act 8043 also known as the Inter-Country Adoption Act was enacted in 1995 to allow aliens to adopt Filipino children if such children cannot be adopted by qualified Filipino citizens. Who may be adopted? Only a child who is below 15 years of age and is voluntarily or involuntarily committed to the Department of Social Work and Services (DSWD) may be adopted under…

IMPORTATION OF LIVE PETS AND PLANTS There are quarantine and regulatory agency restrictions and conditions to the importation of pets/animals and household plants to the Philippines. Importation of Household Plants Phytosanitary Certificate must be obtained from the concerned Government Agency at the port of origin and presented to the Plant Quarantine Officer. Plants arriving in the country without this certificate as well as those falling in the alert list may be detained.For the pertinent rules and regulations on commercial shipment of plants and their products/ by-products, write to:The DirectorBureau of Plant Industry692 San Andres, Malate, Manila. Importation of Live Pets / Animals Below is the revised requirements and procedures for the transport of pets from the United States to the Philippines. Requirements Import permit issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).Please read the other requirements on the permit in order to import your pet(s), i.e. Veterinary Health Certificate and the updated Vaccination Record. For the updated Vaccination Record, the following is needed: DOGS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against distemper, leptospirosis, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2. CATS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against herpes, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukemia Procedure How to obtain import permit from BAI: Go to http://www.bai.da.gov.ph/ and click BAI ONE TIME…

travel tax exemption The travel tax is a levy imposed by the Philippine government on individuals who are leaving the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended. The following individuals are REQUIRED by the Philippine government to pay the Travel Tax every time they leave the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended:Filipino citizensPermanent resident aliens whose immigration status maybe one of the following:Sec. 13 Quota or Preference Immigrant VisaSec. 13 A Visa issued to an Alien Spouse of Philippine CitizenSec. 13 B Child born outside the Philippines by a 13A MotherSec. 13 C Child born in the Philippines by a 13A MotherSec. 13 D Loss of Citizenship by a Filipino Woman by her Marriage to an AlienSec. 13 E Returning ResidentSec. 13 G Former Natural-born Citizen of the Philippines who was Naturalized by a Foreign CountryTRV Temporary Residence VisaRA 7919 Alien Social Integration Act of 1995RC /RFC Recognition as Filipino CitizenRA 7837 Permanent ResidentThe following Filipino citizens are…

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