PPA OPERATIONS MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 01-2003

: The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) must formally approve any rate increases before they can be implemented.
: No, they cannot implement rate increases on their own. All rate increases must first be submitted, deliberated on, and approved by the PPA.
: Yes, the Order applies to all such types of rates without exception.
: They should be informed that no rate increases are allowed without prior formal approval from the PPA.
: Issuing notices of rate increase without PPA approval is a violation of the PPA's regulations and is prohibited.
: It applies to all pilot's associations and ancillary service operators within the jurisdictional areas of the PPA.
: The procedure requires submission of proposed rate increases to the PPA for deliberation and formal approval before implementation.