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Memorandum Order No. 244
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 244
Section 1. Lead Agency. The Department of Transportation and Communication through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is hereby directed to formulate and craft a proposed law that shall address the needs and problems confronting the local maritime industry.
Section 2. Agency Support. The MARINA shall coordinate with the following agencies; DOLE, DTI, DFA, DOH, DOF, DOE, CHED, through the cooperation of the private maritime sector, other interested maritime and seaman's group and the international shipping community.
Section 3. Coverage. The proposed law should include improving and streamlining government rules and procedures on the hiring and deployment of seafarers and other related workers of the maritime industry with the end objectives or eradicating red tape and ensuring that only qualified workers are hired and employed locally or abroad. The proposed bill should likewise encourage direct foreign investments in the maritime industry by coming up with a rationalized rules and regulations on foreign investments and providing a schedule of incentives. In this regard, the DOTC may coordinate and consult with the different government agencies in the preparation of the proposed law.
Section 4. Report. The DOTC shall submit its report and proposal to the Office of the President not later than three months from the issuance of this Order.
Section 5. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately. Done in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of March, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven. (Sgd.) GLORIA M ARROYO By the President: (Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary