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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/PHL Philippines 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable mining management
 Tax concessions Mining
Mining: Promote rational exploration, development…
Mining: Promote rational exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's mineral resources in order to enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the environment and protects the rights of affected communities.
Environment related objective
To promote the conservation of the country's mineral resources in order to enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mining: Promote rational exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's mineral resources in order to enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the environment and protects the rights of affected communities.
Qualified BOI-registered enterprises with valid exploration Permit, Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA), Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), Joint venture Agreement (JVA), or Co-Production Agreement (CPA), quarry permit, or mineral processing permit, whichever is applicable.
Type of measure
Tax concessions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/PHL Philippines 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Tax concessions Energy
Renewable Energy: Policy objectives: a…
Renewable Energy: Policy objectives: a. Accelerate the exploration, development and use of renewable energy resources for power generation; b. Achieve energy self-reliance; c. To reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels; (...) e. Adoption of clean energy to mitigate climate change; (...)and g. Increase the utilization of Renewable Energy by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
Environment related objective
To accelerate the exploration, development and use of renewable energy resources for power generation; to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Energy: Policy objectives: a. Accelerate the exploration, development and use of renewable energy resources for power generation; b. Achieve energy self-reliance; c. To reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels; (...) e. Adoption of clean energy to mitigate climate change; (...)and g. Increase the utilization of Renewable Energy by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
RA No. 9513 registered RE projects and equipment manufacturers/suppliers; and Qualified IPA-registered enterprises; biomass resources plantation
Type of measure
Tax incentives
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available
 Implementation period
In effect and ongoing.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/PHL Philippines 2023
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Natural resources conservation
 Tax concessions Energy
Biofuel: Policy objectives: Develop and utilize…
Biofuel: Policy objectives: Develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil; (...)
Environment related objective
To develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil; mitigate toxic and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; ensure the availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and food reserves of the country.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biofuel: Policy objectives: Develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil; (...)
RA No. 9367 registered biofuels projects and/or accredited producers and distributors of biofuels; and Qualified IPA-registered enterprises.
Type of measure
Tax incentives
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
In effect and ongoing.
Keywords
Bio
Clean
Eco
Emissions
Energy
Green
Hazardous
Natural resources
Renewable
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/PHL Philippines 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support, Tax concessions Services
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Ensure energy…
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Ensure energy supply in the transport sector through fuel diversification using indigenous natural gas, and use compressed natural gas (CNG) as a clean alternative fuel for transport; (...)
Environment related objective
To use compressed natural gas (CNG) as a clean alternative fuel for transport
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Ensure energy supply in the transport sector through fuel diversification using indigenous natural gas, and use compressed natural gas (CNG) as a clean alternative fuel for transport; (...)
E.O 290 registered projects; and Qualified IPA-registered enterprises.
Type of measure
Tax incentives, income and price incentives
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
In effect and ongoing.
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/15/REV.1 Philippines 2023
Other environmental risks mitigation, Plant…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
3.4.1. Plant and plant products: Pursuant to…
3.4.1. Plant and plant products: Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1433, otherwise known as Plant Quarantine Decree of 1978, the importation of plant and plant products shall be governed by the rules and regulations that will be promulgated from time to time by the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). (...) 10. The application form shall be accompanied with the following documentary requirements: (...) (b) Non-genetically modified organism (GMO) Certification or GMO Transformation Event Certification coming from the supplier; (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the import of genetically modified organisms
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.4.1. Plant and plant products: Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1433, otherwise known as Plant Quarantine Decree of 1978, the importation of plant and plant products shall be governed by the rules and regulations that will be promulgated from time to time by the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). (...) 10. The application form shall be accompanied with the following documentary requirements: (...) (b) Non-genetically modified organism (GMO) Certification or GMO Transformation Event Certification coming from the supplier; (...)
Plant and plant products
Type of measure
Import-related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
0602
0602.90.90
07
08
0801
0802
1209
1212.21.90
2508.40.90
3002.90.00
3821
3822
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2021 and 2022.
Keywords
Genetic
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/15/REV.1 Philippines 2023
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable…
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
3.5.1 Fertilizers: Persons or entities who shall…
3.5.1 Fertilizers: Persons or entities who shall engage in the business of importing fertilizers must secure a license from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA).
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the import of fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.5.1 Fertilizers: Persons or entities who shall engage in the business of importing fertilizers must secure a license from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA).
Inorganic fertilizers; biological fertilizers (microbial inoculants, genetically modified organisms, and decomposers); soil conditioners/soil amendments; plant growth regulators; raw materials; bio stimulants; and fortified organic
Type of measure
Import licence
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2021 and 2022.
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Fisheries
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp…
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp production to sustainably increase the competitiveness in the marine shrimp industry in 2021
Environment related objective
To install solar energy equipment to reduce or save electricity costs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Cost reduction program for marine shrimp production to sustainably increase the competitiveness in the marine shrimp industry in 2021
Marine shrimp farmers (small-scale farmers/juristic persons) of not more than 3 million baht per person for installing solar energy equipment systems (Solar cells), (...) The program consists of 2 activities, namely (1) an activity to reduce electricity costs and (2) an activity to reduce hidden costs (...)
Type of measure
Soft loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Supporting funds to compensate for the loan interest for 11 shrimp farmers who have been approved for credit. The estimated amount of interest compensation throughout the project period is 1,847,357.75 baht (the interest compensation period is not over 5 years).
 Implementation period
Project duration: From May 20, 2021 – May 20, 2026. The application period for loan applicants: Between 15 July 2021 – 30 December 2022
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable…
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable marine fishery resources management, phase 2: Policy objectives: To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; To compensate and mitigate the impacts on fishing vessel owners from government measures to combat IUU fishing.
Environment related objective
To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; to combat IUU fishing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishing vessel removal program for sustainable marine fishery resources management, phase 2: Policy objectives: To manage commercial fishing fleets by balancing the number of commercial fishing vessels with the amount of fish that can be used sustainably; To compensate and mitigate the impacts on fishing vessel owners from government measures to combat IUU fishing.
Owners of fishing vessels participating in the program
Type of measure
Compensation grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The estimated compensation budget for the 55 fishing vessels affected by government measures in 2015 is 261,788,400 Baht, which is now being paid in instalments.
 Implementation period
20 September 2022 – 31 December 2023
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable and…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable fisheries management
 Loans and financing Fisheries
Occupational development and strengthening of…
Occupational development and strengthening of fishing communities program: (...) To promote the participation of local fishing communities and to support them in management, conservation, restoration, sustainable utilization of fishery resources, and environmentally friendly operations.
Environment related objective
To manage, maintain, conserve, and utilize fisheries resources in the most balanced and sustainable manner; to support technology transfer on the use of fishing gear that does not destroy aquatic animal resources, sustainable artisanal fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Occupational development and strengthening of fishing communities program: (...) To promote the participation of local fishing communities and to support them in management, conservation, restoration, sustainable utilization of fishery resources, and environmentally friendly operations.
Target groups: local fishing community organizations in 50 provinces registered with the Department of Fisheries, in the fields of coastal fisheries, freshwater fisheries, and aquatic animal processing. Each community receives not more than 100,000 baht, a total of 200 communities.
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
40,000,000 baht
Implementation period
Fiscal Year 2022: 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022; Fiscal Year 2023: 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/THA Thailand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Loans and financing Fisheries
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery…
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 1 and phase 2.
Environment related objective
To support the conservation of aquatic animal resources; to protect fishes and enable entrepreneurs to have the highest productivity of aquatic animals that can be fished sustainably.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 1 and phase 2.
Commercial fishery entrepreneurs and artisanal fishery entrepreneurs who are facing a lack of liquidity in the occupation must not be a person prohibited from obtaining a fishing license
Type of measure
Low-interest loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase: 250 million baht for 2,312 fishery entrepreneurs; Loan program to enhance liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 2: 1,050 million baht.
 Implementation period
Loan program to enhance the liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase : 2021 – 2028; Loan program to enhance liquidity of fishery entrepreneurs, phase 2: 2023 – 2030.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable