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29 July 2020  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
QUESTIONS FROM THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF THE PHILIPPINES1 
The following communication, dated 2 7 July 2020, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the United  States . 
 
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Question 1  
GENERAL QUESTION  
Throughout the notification Philippines states that the duration of several programs has either lapsed 
or been terminated prior  to the 2017 -2018 reporting period. For these programs, can the Philippines 
please explain whether those programs existed during the reporting period or if replacement 
programs have been implemented during the reporting period?  
ALL SECTORS  
1. Investment Promotion Program  
Question 2 
Please explain which industries and sectors benefit from this program.  
MARKET COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAM  
1. Economic Zones and Industrial Areas  
Question 3 
Please explain which industries and sectors benefit from this progr am. 
Question 4 
Please explain whether any of the tax concessions are contingent up the exportation of goods.  
2. Market Access  
Question 5 
The notification states that this program is available to "eligible exporters " and that the program 
lapsed in 1999. We note that the reporting period of this notification is 2017 -2018. Can the 
Philippines please explain whether this program has been terminated, and if so, has it been replaced 
 
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  during the reporting period? If the prog ram existed during the reporting period, please explain 
whether the incentives under this program are contingent upon exportation?  
AGRICULTURAL  
3. SUPPORT TO COMMERCIAL FISHERIES (SECTION 35 OF RA 8550)  
Question 6 
The notification states the objective under t his program is for fishing vessels operators to be able to 
fish further out. Please comment on whether this program will increase Philippines ' overall fishing 
capacity. Does the program require fishing outside of Philippines EEZ? If so, where?  
Question 7 
Please explain whether modernization of vessels is included under this program.  
Question 8 
Can the Philippines provide the amount, or an estimate of the subsidy amount provided under this 
program during the reporting period?  
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