Amendment to PPA Port Tariff Definitions

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PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 03-2003: Amendment to PPA Port Tariff Definitions

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Title Supreme Court: Amendment to PPA Port Tariff Definitions

Law: Ppa Memorandum Circular No. 03-2003

Decision Date: Feb 7, 2003

The PPA Memorandum Circular No. 03-2003 amends the definition of "Revenue Ton" to clarify that it refers to either one cubic meter or one metric ton, whichever generates higher revenue, ensuring consistent application across all cargo handling tariffs and contracts.

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Scope and Application

The amended definition applies to all previously issued documentation related to the Terms and Conditions of Cargo Handling Tariffs and Contracts.
It supersedes and amends any prior definitions of Revenue Ton or Tonnage found in other PPA issuances.

Legal Authority and Purpose

The amendment is made pursuant to Sections 2 (f) and 20 of Presidential Decree (PD) 857, as amended.
It aims to ensure proper assessment and collection of new port charges under PPA Memorandum Circular No. 07-94.

Implementation and Compliance

The amendment is part of PPA Memorandum Circular No. 03-2003 dated February 7, 2003.
It serves as implementing guidelines on the proper assessment and collection of the 1994 PPA Port Tariff Rates.
Stakeholders are directed to follow the amended definitions for accurate billing and tariff assessment.

Authority

The memorandum is signed by Alfonso G. Cusi, General Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) as of February 7, 2003, confirming official adoption and enforcement.

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