Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 410)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 410 is to repeal Executive Order No. 212, series of 1994, recognizing the Philippine Ports Authority's power under Presidential Decree No. 857 to accelerate demonopolization and privatization of government ports.
Executive Order No. 410 repealed Executive Order No. 212, series of 1994.
The Philippine Ports Authority, by virtue of its charter under Presidential Decree No. 857, has the authority to implement the policy of accelerating demonopolization and privatization of government ports.
Presidential Decree No. 857 serves as the charter that grants the Philippine Ports Authority the power and authority to implement the demonopolization and privatization of government ports.
The implementation of Executive Order No. 212 was held in abeyance due to concerns raised regarding its implementation and as per the Memorandum of Understanding dated May 29, 1996, among the government, port workers, and cargo handlers.
The Memorandum of Understanding dated May 29, 1996, among representatives of the government, port workers, and cargo handlers reflected the agreement to hold the implementation of Executive Order No. 212 in abeyance.
Executive Order No. 410 took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 1, 1997.
The repeal signifies a recognition that the Philippine Ports Authority alone has sufficient authority to pursue demonopolization and privatization of government ports without the issues raised by Executive Order No. 212.
Ruben D. Torres signed Executive Order No. 410 as the Executive Secretary.