Title
Supreme Court
Maritime and Ports Authority Board Amendment
Law
Executive Order No. 783
Decision Date
Mar 16, 1982
Executive Order No. 783 amends the composition of the Board of Directors of MARINA and PPA, ensuring proper representation and entitlements for both organizations, in order to better pursue their objectives.

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 783)

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are the government agencies affected by this Executive Order.

The Philippine Ports Authority General Manager is added as a regular board member of the Maritime Industry Authority.

The Maritime Industry Authority Administrator is added as a regular board member of the Philippine Ports Authority.

The President exercises the continuing authority granted by Presidential Decree No. 1416 to reorganize the national government, including government-owned and controlled corporations.

Yes, as regular board members, they or their duly designated alternates shall be entitled to such per diems and allowances as may be authorized by law.

Yes, the order allows for duly designated alternates of the PPA General Manager and MARINA Administrator to function as regular board members with entitlements.

The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its signing on March 16, 1982.

Section 7 of both Presidential Decree No. 474 and Presidential Decree No. 857, as amended, are further amended to include the specified officials as board members.

The integration promotes coordinated and complementary planning and strategies for the shipping and ports development sectors, aiming for an efficient and viable water transportation network in the Philippines.


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