In the interest of the service, Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 98-11 is hereby recalled. Although there is a need for market based instruments in forestry, the Order must be recalled because full support from stakeholders is necessary to ensure that safety nets can be properly enforced.

The Provisions of DAO 90-11 are hereby rescinded with finality and with prejudice to any and all applications for lumber export filed with the Department pursuant to said DAO.

This order takes effect IMMEDIATELY and supersedes all issuance inconsistent herewith.

Adopted: 21 April 1998

(SGD.) VICTOR O. RAMOS
Secretary