THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order (EO) 41, which prohibits the collection of pass-through fees on national roads and urges local government units to suspend the collection of any form of fees involving the transport of goods, are expected to be signed and released this week.

Speaking on the program 'Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon,' Trade Assistant Secretary Mary Jean Pacheco said the IRR would be signed with representatives of the of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Public Works and Highways, Anti-Red Tape Authority, and the Department of Finance.