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SECOND
REGULAR INVESTMENT NEGATIVE LIST 
[Pursuant to Executive Order No. 362] 
[Effective October 24, 1996]

1.  Mass Media except recording [Article XVI, Section 11 of the Constitution; Presidential Memorandum Order dated 04 May 1994].chanrobles virtual law library

2.  Services involving the practice of licensed professions save in cases prescribed by law.chanrobles virtual law library

a.  Engineering
i.     Aeronautical Engineering
ii.    Agricultural Engineering
iii.   Chemical Engineering
iv.  Civil Engineering
v.   Electrical Engineering
vi.  Electronics and Communication Engineering
vii.  Geodetic Engineering
viii. Mechanical Engineering
ix.  Metallurgical Engineering
x.   Mining Engineering
xi.  Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
xii.  Sanitary Engineering

b.  Medical and Allied Professions
i.    Dentistry
ii.   Medical Technology
iii.  Midwifery
iv.  Nursing
v.   Nutrition and Dietetics
vi.  Optometry
vii.  Pharmacy
viii. Physical and Occupational Therapy
ix.   Radiologic and X-ray Technology
x.   Veterinary Medicine

c.   Accountancy
d.   Architecture
e.  Criminology
f.   Chemistry
g.  Customs Broker
h.  Environmental Planning
i.   Forestry
j.   Geology
k.  Interior Design
l.   Landscape Architecture
m. Law
n.  Librarianship
o.  Marine Deck Officer
p.  Marine Engine Officer
q.  Master Plumbing
r.   Sugar Technology
s.  Social Work
t.  Teaching
    [Article XIV, Section 14 of the Constitution; Section 1 of R. A. No. 5181]

4.  Cooperatives [Chapter III, Article 26 of R. A. No. 6938]

5.  Private Security Agencies [Section 4 of R. A. No. 5487]

6.  Small-scale Mining [Section 3 of R. A. No. 7076]

7.  Utilization of marine resources in archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive economic zone [Article XII, Section 2 of the Constitution]

8.  Ownership, operation and management of cockpits [Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 449]

9.  Manufacture, repair, stockpiling and/or distribution of nuclear weapons [Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution]

10.  Manufacture, repair, stockpiling and/or distribution of biological, chemical and radiological weapons [Various treaties to which the Philippines is a signatory and conventions supported by the Philippines)¹

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[1/  Domestic investments are also prohibited (Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution; Convention/Treaties to which the Philippines is a signatory)]
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12.  Contracts for the construction and repair of locally-funded works except:

a.  Infrastructure/development projects covered in Republic Act No. 7718, also known as the Expanded BOT Law; and

b.  Projects which are foreign-funded or assisted and required to undergo international competitive bidding [Commonwealth Act 541 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1594; Letter of Instructions No. 630; Republic Act No. 7718]

14.  Exploration, development and utilization of natural resources (Article XII, Section 2 of the Constitution)²

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[2/   Full foreign participation is allowed through financial or technical assistance agreement with the President (Article XII, Section 2 of the Constitution)]
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15.  Ownership of private lands [Article XII, Section 7 of the Constitution; Chapter 5, Section 22 of Commonwealth Act No. 141]

16.  Operation and management of public utilities [Article XII, Section 11 of the Constitution; Section 16 of Commonwealth Act No. 146]

17.  Ownership/establishment and administration of educational institutions [Article XIV, Section 2 of the Constitution]

18.  Engaging in the rice and corn administration [Presidential Decree No. 194]

19.  Financing companies regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] [Section 6, Republic Act No. 5980]

20.  Contracts for the supply of materials, goods and commodities to government-owned or controlled corporation, company, agency or municipal corporation [Republic Act No. 5183]

21.  Contracts for the construction of defense-related structure [e.g., land, air, sea and coastal defense, arsenals, barracks, depots, hangars, landing fields, quarters, hospitals] [Commonwealth Act No. 541]

22.  Project proponent and facility operator of a BOT project requiring a public utility franchise [Article XII, Section 11 of the Constitution; Section 2(a) of R. A. No. 7718]

23.  Private domestic and overseas construction contracts [Republic Act No. 4566; Section 14 of the Constitution]

1.  Manufacture, repair, storage, and/or distribution of products and ingredients used in the manufacture thereof requiring Philippine National Police [PNP] clearance:

a.  Firearms [handguns to shotguns], parts of firearms and ammunition therefor, instruments or implements used or intended to be used in the manufacture of firearms
b.  Gunpowder
c.  Dynamite
d.  Blasting supplies
e.  Ingredients used in making explosives:
i.    Chlorate of potassium and sodium
ii.    Nitrates of ammonium 4vxc & barium, copper [11], lead [11] calcium and cuprite
iii.    Nitric acid
iv.   Nitrocellulose
v.    Perchlorates of ammonium, potassium and sodium
vi.   Dinitrocellulose
vii.  Glycerol
viii.  Amorphous Phosphorus
ix.   Hydrogen Peroxide
x.    Strontium Nitrate Powder
xi.   Toluene
f.  Telescopic sights, sniperscope and other similar devices [Republic Act No. 7042]

a.  Guns and ammunition for warfare
b.  Nuclear weapons and ordnance
c.  Military ordnance and parts thereof [e.g., torpedoes, mines, depthcharger, bombs, grenades, missiles]
d.  Gunnery, bombing and fire control systems and components
e.  Guided missiles/missile systems and components
f.   Tactical aircraft (fixed and rotary-winged), components and parts thereof
g.  Space vehicles and component system
h.  Combat vessels (air, land, naval) and auxiliaries
i.   Weapons repair and maintenance equipment
j.   Military communications equipment
k.  Night vision equipment
l.   Stimulated coherent radiation devices, components and accessories
m. Biological warfare components
n.  Armament training devices
[Republic Act No. 7042, as amended by R. A. No. 8179]

3.  Manufacture and distribution of dangerous drugs [Republic Act No. 7042, as amended by R. A. No. 8179]

4.  Sauna and steam bathhouses, massage clinics and other like activities regulated by law because of risks they may impose to public health and morals [Republic Act No. 7042, as amended by R. A. No. 8179]

5.  Other forms of gambling, e.g., race track operation; racehorse ownership/importation [Republic Act No. 7042, as amended by R. A. No. 8179]

6.  Domestic market enterprises with paid-in equity of less than the equivalent of US$200,000.00 unless they involve advance technology or they employ at least fifty [50] direct employees, the minimum paid-in capital will be reduced to US $ 100,000.00. [R. A. 7042, as amended by R.A. 8179]