In consonance with the power and authority vested in the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) to regulate the tobacco industry, the collection of Research and Regulation Fees is hereby amended, pursuant to Board Resolution No. 078, s. 2005, as follows:

                       

A. Research and Regulation Fee for All Tobacco Leaf   Buyers/Traders/Suppliers/ Wholesale Tobacco Dealers	Additional PhP 0.10 to the present PhP0.30, per kilo, green   weight, of all tobacco types purchased from the tobacco farmers
B. Competitiveness Enhancement Fee (Additional Research and   Regulations Fee) for Domestic Cigar/Cigarette Manufacturers	PhP 0.60 per kilo, green weight, of all types of tobacco delivered   to them by the Tobacco Suppliers/ Wholesale Tobacco Dealers.

Repealing Clause - This Circular supersedes all other orders and/or circulars issued inconsistent herewith.

Effectivity - This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the publication in one (1) newspaper of general circulation and filling with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center.

Adopted: 28 January 2005

BY AUTHORITY OF THE NTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(SGD.) CARLITOS S. ENCARNACION
Administrator