The TC is headed by a Chairperson and Member-Commissioners performing shared functions, referred to as
A. an independent body.
C. a functional body
B. a collegial body.
D. a sectoral body.b
The Commission extends assistance to the President and Congress through the conduct of studies and submission of position papers or comments on tariff and tariff-related matters discussed in Congress or domestic and international trade forums. This assistance is a requirement under what provision of the CMTA?
A. Section 1602
C. Section 1604
B. Section 1603
D. Section 1605d
The Cornmission or its duly authorized representative shall have access to any document, paper or record, pertinent to the subject matter under investigation, in the possession of any person. firm, co-partnership, corporation or association engaged in the production, importation or distribution of any article under investigation, and shall have power to summon witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths, and to issue subpoena duces tecum. The authority vested upon the Tariff commission as aforesaic is known as
A. quasi-administrative power
C. quasi-executive power
B. quasi-legislative power
D. quasi-judicial powerd
A summons issued by the Tariff Commission requiring the production of books, papers or documents relating to the matter uncer investigation is referred to as
A. Subpoena duces tecum
B. Subpoena in personam
C. Subpoena in rem
D. Subpoena ad testificanduma
Pursuant to Section 1606, CMTA, the Commission may order the taking of___ stage of any proceeding or investigation before it at any
A.swon statement
C. written testimony
B.oral assertion
D. sworn undertakinga
Mr. Inno Cente, an economist by profession, is vying for the position of Chairperson of the Tariff Commission. In order to be eligible, one of the requirements is that he shall be
A. a naturalized-citizen of the Philippines
B. well experienced in, and must possessed academic training requisite for developing expert knowledge in problem solving
C .directly engaged in the management of his private enterprise
D. financially disinterested in any contract with the Government, or any of its subdivision or instrumentalityb
A summon issued by the Tariff Commission requiring a person to come to its "sala" to testify as a witness or to give testimony at a trial or other judicial or investigative proceeding.
A. Subpoena duces tecum
C. Subpoena in rem
B. Subpoena in personam
D. Subpoena ad testificandumd
The Tariff Commission shall report to the President and Congress on the___of each year and hereafter, a statement of methods adopted and a summary of all reports made during the year.
A .First Monday of March
C. First Monday of December
B. Last working day of March
D. Last working of Decemberd
The following are qualifications of Officials of the Tariff Commission, except
A.Natural-born citizens of the Philippines
B. Of good moral character and proven integrity
C. Holder of a doctoral degree in economics
D. Possess experience and academic training for developing expert knowledge in tariff problemsc
The Chairperson and Commissioner of the Tariff Commission shall not engage in the practice of any profession which may be affected by their office's functions during their term of office. They shall not be financially interested in any contract with the government, subdivision or instrumentality thereof
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
All employees of the Tariff Commission shall be appointed by
A. Commissioner for Administration
B. Executive Director
C. Chairperson of the Tariff Commission
D. Chairman Civil Service Commissionc
All employees of the Tariff Commission shall be appointed in accordance with the___ except the private secretaries to the offices of the Chairperson, Commissionars and Executive Director
A. Existing Human Resource Development pollices B. Professional Regulation Commission Laws
C. Civil Service Law
D. Plantilla positionc
Section 1602. CMTA mandates the Tanff Commission to
A.Give assistance to President and Congress of the Philippines
B. Enter into international agreements
C. Adjudicate cases involving tariff and trade matters
D. Adopt an official seald
The__ shall place at the disposal of the President and any Member of the Congress of the Philippines, all information at its command
A. Tariff Commission
B. Commissioner of Customs
C. Department of Finance
D. Collector of Customsa
For tariff administration and policy, the__ shall promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as may as necessary to carry out Sections 1600 to 1612 of the CMTA .
A. Tariff Commission.
B. Department of Finance
C. President of the Philippines
D. National Economic and Development Authorityc
The is authorized to require any importer, grower, producer, manufacturer or seller to file with the Commission a statement under oath giving the selling price, in the Philippines, of goods imported, grown, produced, fabricated or manufactured by such persan.
A. Department of Finance
B. Department of Trade and Industry
C. Tariff Commission
D. National Economic and Development Authorityc
What provision of the CMTA the above (question no. 17) law is provided?
A. Section 1606
B. Section 1605
C. Section 1603
D. Section 1604a
As provided for by law,__ the or its duly authorized representative shall have access to any document, paper or record, pertinent to the subject matter under investigation.
A. Tariff Commission
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Commissioner of Customs
D .Collector of Customsa
What particular provision of the CMTA governs the law described in question number 19?
A. Section 1602
B. Section 1603
C. Section 1604
D. Section 1605d
The__shall place at the disposal of the President and any member of the Congressof the Philippines all information at its command
A.Commissioner of Customs
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Tariff Commission
D. District Collectorc
Who is authorized by law to adjudicate cases on the application of trade remedy measures against imports pursuant to Sections 711, 712 and 713 of CMTA?
A. Commissioner of Customs
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Tariff Commission
D. District Collectorc
Who are the chief officials of the Tariff Commission?
A. Chairperson and two Commissioners
C. Commissioner and two assistant commissioners
B. Chairperson and three Commissioners
D. Chairman and six deputy commissionersa
During the term of office of the Officials of the Tariff Commission, they shall not intervene directly or indirectly in the management or control of any private enterprise that is in any way affected by the function of their office. They shall not be directly or indirectly financially interested in any contract with the government or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
In general, what is the function of the Tariff Commission?
A. To adjudicate cases on the application of values of imported goods.
B.To conduct public hearings on cases involving moral turpitude.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor Bd
What is the title of Chapter 2 of title XVI, CMTA?
A. Flexible Clause
B. Promotion of Foreign Trade
C. Flexible Tariff
D. Tariff Nomenclature and Rate of Dutyc
It is a protective ruling establishing limits on the quantity of a particular product that can be imported
A. Quarantine restriction
C. Import quota
B. Export quota
D. Trade embargoc
Any order issued by the President of the Philippines pursuant to the provisions of Section 1808, CMTA shall take effect
A. immediately, at the discretion of the President. B. 30 days upon publication in the official gazette of the Philippines.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.d
The power delegated by Section 1608 of RA No. 10863 may be withdrawn or terminated by through a joint resolution.
A. President of the Philippines
C. House of Representatives.
B. Congress of the Philippines
D. Senate of the Philippinesb
The existing rate on import duty may be increased or decreased to any level. The increased rate of import duty be higher than a maximum of
A. 50% ad valorem
C. 150% ad valorem.
B. 100% ad valorem
D. 200% ad valoremb
Under the provision of the Flexible Clause, the Tariff Commission shall submit its findings and recommendations to NEDA the termination of the public hearings.
A. Within 30 days after
B. 30days after
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B.a
Before any trade agreement is concluded with any foreign government or instrumentality thereof reasonable of the intention to negotiate an agreement with such government or instrumentality shall be given in order that interested persons may have an opportunity to present their views to the Commission
A. Public hearing
B. Public consultation
C. public notice
D. stakeholders consultationc
For the purpose of expanding foreign markets for the economic development of the country, the___ shall from time to time, enter into trade agreements with foreign governments or instrumentality thereof.
A. President
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
D President upon recommendation of SOFa
Section 1602, CMTA mandates the Tariff Commission to
A.Give assistance to President and Congress of the Philippines
B. Enter into international agreements.
C. Adjudicate cases involving tariff and trade matters.
D. Adopt an official sead
Before any trade agreement is concluded with any foreign government, the law provides that
A. NEDA shall promulgate rules and regulations deem necessary to execute its functions
B. TC shall prescribe reasonable procedures deem feasible
C. Reasonable public notice of the intention to negotiate an agreement shall be given
D. None of the abovec
The power of the President under the Promotion of Foreign Trade provision shall not prevent the effectivity of any executive agreement with any foreign country. However, it is prejudicial to any future preferential trade agreement with other foreign country.
A Both statements are true
B. Both staternents are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is truec
The following agencies of the government assist the President to conclude whether the Philippines shall enter into any trade agreement or not with other foreign country
A. Bureau of Customs and Tariff Commission
B. Tariff Commission and Department of Trade and Industry
C. Bureau of Customs and National Economic and Development Authority
D. Tanff Commission and National Economic and Development Authorityd
The President may pursuant to the Promotion of Foreign Trade provision, from time to time
A.Reduce in any manner the indebtedness of any foreign country to the Philippines
B. Enter into trade agreements with foreign governments and its instrumentalities.
C. Cancel any claim of the Philippines against any foreign country
D. Suspend the application of any concession to goods which are the growth, produce or manufactured product of the specific country which tend to defeat the purposeb
Flexible Tariff also embraces "Promotion of Foreign Trade Under the CMTA, this is embodied in
A. Section 401
C. Section 1608
B Section 1609
D. Section 402b
The following agencies of the government assist the President to conclude whether the Philippines shall enter into any trade agreement or not with other foreign country
A. Bureau of Customs and Tariff Commission
B. Tariff Commission and Department of Trade and Industry
C. Bureau of Customs and National Economic and Development Authority
D. Tariff Commission and National Economic and Development Authorityd
The law created on June 23, 1953 establishing the First Philippine Tariff Commission
A. Republic act No. 119
C. Republic Act No. 1937
B. Republic Act No. 911
D. Republic Act No. 1397b
Which of the following is not a part of the Finance, Management and Administrative Services Tariff Commission?
A. Administrative Division
B. Financial Studies Division
C. Financial Management Division
D. Planning, Management and Information Systems Divisionb
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) was signed into law on.
A. March 30, 2016
C May 30, 2016
B. April 30, 2016
D. June 30, 2016c
What is the law creating the CMTA?
A.Republic Act No. 10963
C. Republic Act No. 10012
B.. Republic Act No. 10863
D. Republic Act No. 10185b
What is the title of Section 106 of the CMTA?
A Tax and Duty Deferment, Preference and Exemption
B. Conditionally Tax and/or Duty-Exempt Importation
C. Provisional Goods Declaration
D.Declarantd
The Tariff Commission's logo is composed of four figures bordered by a red line with sic circles or dots. What does the circular design with spokes symbolize?
A. Wheel of progress
B. Trade and Industry sector
C. Agricultural sector
D. Hopes and aspirations of the nation for continued economic growtha
Issuence of advance rulings on tanff classification and rulings on dispute over tariff classification are functions of the Tariff Commission under what particular section of the CMTA?
A. Section 1100
B. Section 1603
C. Section 1600
D. Section 1700a
The Dragon figure found at the bottom part of the TC logo symbolizee-
A. Wheel of progress
B.Trade and Industry sector
C. Agricultural sector
D. Hopes and aspirations of the nation for continued economic growthd
The conduct of formal investigation and submission of report of finding including amount of the definitive dumping duty to be mposed in case of affirmative findings are functions of the Tariff Commission under what section of the CMTA?
C. Section 713
A Section 711
D. Section 714
B. Section 712a
The TC is headed by a Chairperson and Member-Commissioners performing shared functions, referred to as
A. an independent body.
C. a functional body
B. a collegial body.
D. a sectoral body.b
The Commission extends assistance to the President and Congress through the conduct of studies and submission of position papers or comments on tariff and tariff-related matters discussed in Congress or domestic and international trade forums. This assistance is a requirement under what provision of the CMTA?
A. Section 1602
C. Section 1604
B. Section 1603
D. Section 1605d
The Cornmission or its duly authorized representative shall have access to any document, paper or record, pertinent to the subject matter under investigation, in the possession of any person. firm, co-partnership, corporation or association engaged in the production, importation or distribution of any article under investigation, and shall have power to summon witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths, and to issue subpoena duces tecum. The authority vested upon the Tariff commission as aforesaic is known as
A. quasi-administrative power
C. quasi-executive power
B. quasi-legislative power
D. quasi-judicial powerd
A summons issued by the Tariff Commission requiring the production of books, papers or documents relating to the matter uncer investigation is referred to as
A. Subpoena duces tecum
B. Subpoena in personam
C. Subpoena in rem
D. Subpoena ad testificanduma
Pursuant to Section 1606, CMTA, the Commission may order the taking of___ stage of any proceeding or investigation before it at any
A.swon statement
C. written testimony
B.oral assertion
D. sworn undertakinga
Mr. Inno Cente, an economist by profession, is vying for the position of Chairperson of the Tariff Commission. In order to be eligible, one of the requirements is that he shall be
A. a naturalized-citizen of the Philippines
B. well experienced in, and must possessed academic training requisite for developing expert knowledge in problem solving
C .directly engaged in the management of his private enterprise
D. financially disinterested in any contract with the Government, or any of its subdivision or instrumentalityb
A summon issued by the Tariff Commission requiring a person to come to its "sala" to testify as a witness or to give testimony at a trial or other judicial or investigative proceeding.
A. Subpoena duces tecum
C. Subpoena in rem
B. Subpoena in personam
D. Subpoena ad testificandumd
The Tariff Commission shall report to the President and Congress on the___of each year and hereafter, a statement of methods adopted and a summary of all reports made during the year.
A .First Monday of March
C. First Monday of December
B. Last working day of March
D. Last working of Decemberd
The following are qualifications of Officials of the Tariff Commission, except
A.Natural-born citizens of the Philippines
B. Of good moral character and proven integrity
C. Holder of a doctoral degree in economics
D. Possess experience and academic training for developing expert knowledge in tariff problemsc
The Chairperson and Commissioner of the Tariff Commission shall not engage in the practice of any profession which may be affected by their office's functions during their term of office. They shall not be financially interested in any contract with the government, subdivision or instrumentality thereof
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
All employees of the Tariff Commission shall be appointed by
A. Commissioner for Administration
B. Executive Director
C. Chairperson of the Tariff Commission
D. Chairman Civil Service Commissionc
All employees of the Tariff Commission shall be appointed in accordance with the___ except the private secretaries to the offices of the Chairperson, Commissionars and Executive Director
A. Existing Human Resource Development pollices B. Professional Regulation Commission Laws
C. Civil Service Law
D. Plantilla positionc
Section 1602. CMTA mandates the Tanff Commission to
A.Give assistance to President and Congress of the Philippines
B. Enter into international agreements
C. Adjudicate cases involving tariff and trade matters
D. Adopt an official seald
The__ shall place at the disposal of the President and any Member of the Congress of the Philippines, all information at its command
A. Tariff Commission
B. Commissioner of Customs
C. Department of Finance
D. Collector of Customsa
For tariff administration and policy, the__ shall promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as may as necessary to carry out Sections 1600 to 1612 of the CMTA .
A. Tariff Commission.
B. Department of Finance
C. President of the Philippines
D. National Economic and Development Authorityc
The is authorized to require any importer, grower, producer, manufacturer or seller to file with the Commission a statement under oath giving the selling price, in the Philippines, of goods imported, grown, produced, fabricated or manufactured by such persan.
A. Department of Finance
B. Department of Trade and Industry
C. Tariff Commission
D. National Economic and Development Authorityc
What provision of the CMTA the above (question no. 17) law is provided?
A. Section 1606
B. Section 1605
C. Section 1603
D. Section 1604a
As provided for by law,__ the or its duly authorized representative shall have access to any document, paper or record, pertinent to the subject matter under investigation.
A. Tariff Commission
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Commissioner of Customs
D .Collector of Customsa
What particular provision of the CMTA governs the law described in question number 19?
A. Section 1602
B. Section 1603
C. Section 1604
D. Section 1605d
The__shall place at the disposal of the President and any member of the Congressof the Philippines all information at its command
A.Commissioner of Customs
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Tariff Commission
D. District Collectorc
Who is authorized by law to adjudicate cases on the application of trade remedy measures against imports pursuant to Sections 711, 712 and 713 of CMTA?
A. Commissioner of Customs
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Tariff Commission
D. District Collectorc
Who are the chief officials of the Tariff Commission?
A. Chairperson and two Commissioners
C. Commissioner and two assistant commissioners
B. Chairperson and three Commissioners
D. Chairman and six deputy commissionersa
During the term of office of the Officials of the Tariff Commission, they shall not intervene directly or indirectly in the management or control of any private enterprise that is in any way affected by the function of their office. They shall not be directly or indirectly financially interested in any contract with the government or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false D. The first statement is false, the second is truea
In general, what is the function of the Tariff Commission?
A. To adjudicate cases on the application of values of imported goods.
B.To conduct public hearings on cases involving moral turpitude.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor Bd
What is the title of Chapter 2 of title XVI, CMTA?
A. Flexible Clause
B. Promotion of Foreign Trade
C. Flexible Tariff
D. Tariff Nomenclature and Rate of Dutyc
It is a protective ruling establishing limits on the quantity of a particular product that can be imported
A. Quarantine restriction
C. Import quota
B. Export quota
D. Trade embargoc
Any order issued by the President of the Philippines pursuant to the provisions of Section 1808, CMTA shall take effect
A. immediately, at the discretion of the President. B. 30 days upon publication in the official gazette of the Philippines.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A or B.d
The power delegated by Section 1608 of RA No. 10863 may be withdrawn or terminated by through a joint resolution.
A. President of the Philippines
C. House of Representatives.
B. Congress of the Philippines
D. Senate of the Philippinesb
The existing rate on import duty may be increased or decreased to any level. The increased rate of import duty be higher than a maximum of
A. 50% ad valorem
C. 150% ad valorem.
B. 100% ad valorem
D. 200% ad valoremb
Under the provision of the Flexible Clause, the Tariff Commission shall submit its findings and recommendations to NEDA the termination of the public hearings.
A. Within 30 days after
B. 30days after
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B.a
Before any trade agreement is concluded with any foreign government or instrumentality thereof reasonable of the intention to negotiate an agreement with such government or instrumentality shall be given in order that interested persons may have an opportunity to present their views to the Commission
A. Public hearing
B. Public consultation
C. public notice
D. stakeholders consultationc
For the purpose of expanding foreign markets for the economic development of the country, the___ shall from time to time, enter into trade agreements with foreign governments or instrumentality thereof.
A. President
B. Secretary of Finance
C. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
D President upon recommendation of SOFa
Section 1602, CMTA mandates the Tariff Commission to
A.Give assistance to President and Congress of the Philippines
B. Enter into international agreements.
C. Adjudicate cases involving tariff and trade matters.
D. Adopt an official sead
Before any trade agreement is concluded with any foreign government, the law provides that
A. NEDA shall promulgate rules and regulations deem necessary to execute its functions
B. TC shall prescribe reasonable procedures deem feasible
C. Reasonable public notice of the intention to negotiate an agreement shall be given
D. None of the abovec
The power of the President under the Promotion of Foreign Trade provision shall not prevent the effectivity of any executive agreement with any foreign country. However, it is prejudicial to any future preferential trade agreement with other foreign country.
A Both statements are true
B. Both staternents are false
C. The first statement is true, the second is false. D. The first statement is false, the second is truec
The following agencies of the government assist the President to conclude whether the Philippines shall enter into any trade agreement or not with other foreign country
A. Bureau of Customs and Tariff Commission
B. Tariff Commission and Department of Trade and Industry
C. Bureau of Customs and National Economic and Development Authority
D. Tanff Commission and National Economic and Development Authorityd
The President may pursuant to the Promotion of Foreign Trade provision, from time to time
A.Reduce in any manner the indebtedness of any foreign country to the Philippines
B. Enter into trade agreements with foreign governments and its instrumentalities.
C. Cancel any claim of the Philippines against any foreign country
D. Suspend the application of any concession to goods which are the growth, produce or manufactured product of the specific country which tend to defeat the purposeb
Flexible Tariff also embraces "Promotion of Foreign Trade Under the CMTA, this is embodied in
A. Section 401
C. Section 1608
B Section 1609
D. Section 402b
The following agencies of the government assist the President to conclude whether the Philippines shall enter into any trade agreement or not with other foreign country
A. Bureau of Customs and Tariff Commission
B. Tariff Commission and Department of Trade and Industry
C. Bureau of Customs and National Economic and Development Authority
D. Tariff Commission and National Economic and Development Authorityd
The law created on June 23, 1953 establishing the First Philippine Tariff Commission
A. Republic act No. 119
C. Republic Act No. 1937
B. Republic Act No. 911
D. Republic Act No. 1397b
Which of the following is not a part of the Finance, Management and Administrative Services Tariff Commission?
A. Administrative Division
B. Financial Studies Division
C. Financial Management Division
D. Planning, Management and Information Systems Divisionb
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) was signed into law on.
A. March 30, 2016
C May 30, 2016
B. April 30, 2016
D. June 30, 2016c
What is the law creating the CMTA?
A.Republic Act No. 10963
C. Republic Act No. 10012
B.. Republic Act No. 10863
D. Republic Act No. 10185b
What is the title of Section 106 of the CMTA?
A Tax and Duty Deferment, Preference and Exemption
B. Conditionally Tax and/or Duty-Exempt Importation
C. Provisional Goods Declaration
D.Declarantd
The Tariff Commission's logo is composed of four figures bordered by a red line with sic circles or dots. What does the circular design with spokes symbolize?
A. Wheel of progress
B. Trade and Industry sector
C. Agricultural sector
D. Hopes and aspirations of the nation for continued economic growtha
Issuence of advance rulings on tanff classification and rulings on dispute over tariff classification are functions of the Tariff Commission under what particular section of the CMTA?
A. Section 1100
B. Section 1603
C. Section 1600
D. Section 1700a
The Dragon figure found at the bottom part of the TC logo symbolizee-
A. Wheel of progress
B.Trade and Industry sector
C. Agricultural sector
D. Hopes and aspirations of the nation for continued economic growthd
The conduct of formal investigation and submission of report of finding including amount of the definitive dumping duty to be mposed in case of affirmative findings are functions of the Tariff Commission under what section of the CMTA?
C. Section 713
A Section 711
D. Section 714
B. Section 712a