PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1916

: The primary purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1916 is to prohibit the mooring of barges, ships, or boats to any portion of bridges or their superstructures to prevent damage that could result in loss of life or property and unnecessary government expenses for repairs.
: It is unlawful to moor barges, ships, or boats to any abutment, pier, or superstructure of bridges.
: The owners and/or operators of the barges, ships, or boats who moor them unlawfully are liable. In case of corporations, partnerships, or associations, the President, General Manager, or any official in charge of management is held liable.
: Upon conviction, violators may be punished with imprisonment from one year to two years, a fine of ₱10,000, or both at the court's discretion. They are also liable for the cost of repairing or reconstructing any damaged portions of the bridges.
: Alien officers found guilty shall, in addition to imprisonment and/or fine, be deported without further proceedings by the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation.
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
: Any provision inconsistent with or contrary to this decree is repealed or modified accordingly.
: Because such mooring causes considerable damage to bridge structures that could lead to loss of life or property and would impose a heavy financial burden on the government for repairs or reconstruction.