Executive Order No. 674-A, signed on June 15, 2009, amends the previous Executive Order No. 674 to include the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as a member of the Philippine Film Export Services Office (PFESO). The PFESO aims to leverage the Philippines' appeal as a filming location to boost income, tourism, and the country's international image. The DFA's involvement is essential for processing visa applications for foreign film and television companies wishing to shoot in the Philippines. This collaboration is expected to enhance diplomatic relations with countries involved in international film production. The order takes immediate effect.
June 15, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 674-A
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 674 CREATING THE PHILIPPINE FILM EXPORT SERVICES OFFICES
WHEREAS, the Philippine Film Export Services Office (PFESO) is mandated to maximize the country's comparative advantage as a location site for international movie and television program productions to generate income, promote tourism, and enhance the image of the country abroad; AScTaD
WHEREAS, the assistance of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is vital to the operation of the PFESO;
WHEREAS, both the DFA and the PFESO share the objective of presenting the best image of the Philippines to the world;
WHEREAS, the processing of each request of a foreign motion picture or television company that wishes to film in the Philippines begins with an application for the necessary visa from the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate of the DFA;
WHEREAS, the success of the PFESO will lead to better relations with the different countries whose production companies will come to the Philippines; IEcaHS
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Executive Order No. 674 dated October 30, 2007, is hereby amended to include the Department of Foreign Affairs as one of the members of the Philippine Film Export Services Office.
SECTION 2. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE, in the City of Manila, this 15th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine. HEDSCc
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 105, No. 36, page 5383 on September 7, 2009.