Duty free stores are retail establishments
licensed by the government to sell duty and tax free merchandise for
the convenience of travelers. Government earns revenues from the operation
of these stores which are utilized to defray tourism and other related
projects.
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WHERE ARE THESE STORES LOCATED?
Those operated by the Philippine
Tourism Authority (PTA) are generally located at Fiesta Mall Shopping
Center and NAIA. The following are the existing stores:
1. Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay City Departure Lounge
Arrival Area, Arrival Ramp Extension
2. Fiesta Mall Shopping Center, Ninoy Aquino Ave., Paranaque
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WHAT ARE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES?
Special Economic Zones are selected
areas of the country with highly developed infrastructure or which
have the potential to be developed into agri-industrial tourist/recreational,
commercial, banking, investment, financial centers. Duty and tax-free
flow of goods are allowed provided such goods are consumed therein.
Once these goods are brought out of the eco zones, they become subject
to applicable duties and taxes.
