philippines – TAXes on DISTILLED SPIRITS

Communication from the Philippines

        The following communication, dated 15 February 2012, from the delegation of the Philippines to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of the Philippines.

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The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), during its 20 January 2012 meeting, adopted its recommendations and rulings in the dispute "Philippines ‑ Taxes on Distilled Spirits" (DS396/DS403).  Pursuant to Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Philippines would like to inform the DSB of its intentions with respect to the implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.  With the agreement of the European Union and United States, the Philippines hereby informs the DSB of its intentions in writing, rather than at a special meeting of the DSB.