Question & AnswerQ&A (PPA MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 10-99)
The primary purpose of creating the PPA-BPS is to ensure the peaceful, continuous, and efficient operations of cargo handling services at the Port of Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin Islands, and to exercise the Authority's inherent functions to directly provide and operate cargo handling and related services as prescribed by Presidential Decree No. 857.
The PPA-BPS is created under the powers granted by Presidential Decree No. 857, which allows the Philippine Ports Authority to provide and operate cargo handling and other related services.
The PPA-BPS is given the powers, functions, and duties necessary to carry out its purposes, including providing and operating cargo handling and porterage services at the Port of Benoni.
The PPA-BPS must utilize the present labor force under the same terms and conditions prevailing at the time of the effectivity of the order and observe all applicable labor laws, rules, and regulations.
The PPA-BPS shall collect charges for services rendered at the existing rates and amounts as stipulated at the time of the order.
The Port Manager of the Port Management Office (PMO) Cagayan de Oro shall manage, supervise, and control the PPA-BPS, assisted by such PPA officials and employees as designated by the General Manager.
The PPA-BPS operation shall remain in force for a period of ninety (90) days from the effectivity of the order unless revoked, shortened, or extended as circumstances warrant.
Cargo handling services shall be turned over to the winning bidder of the concluded public bidding for cargo handling services at the port, subject to approval of higher authorities.
Yes, the PPA-BPS is authorized to disburse funds to finance necessary expenses of operations in accordance with the financial systems prescribed by the Philippine Ports Authority.
The order took effect immediately on July 14, 1999, and was adopted by Juan O. Peaa, the General Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority.