Amendment on pilotage rates and revenue collection

To prevent the buildup of accounts receivable related to the government's ten percent (10%) share in pilotage services.
To streamline the collection process of the said 10% government share by integrating it with vessel charges.

Requires shipping lines or their agents to pay directly to the PPA the government’s 10% share from pilotage services actually rendered.
Excludes overtime from the calculation of the 10% share.

Section 5.3 of PPA Administrative Order No. 15-95 is amended to specify the collection process of PPA revenue.
Provides that all Harbor Pilots or Pilots' Associations must remit at least 10% of their gross income from pilotage service to the PPA via the Port Management Office (PMO).

The 10% government share from regular pilotage services is assessed and collected by PPA directly from shipping companies/agents on a per vessel basis.
This payment is to be collected along with vessel charges, prior to the issuance of vessel Departure Clearance.
Income from special or related pilotage services is billed by PPA to Pilots' Associations, who must remit the 10% government share within 15 days of billing.
Late payments incur interest and penalties as provided under PPA Administrative Orders Nos. 08-82 and 01-91.
Pilots' Associations must submit copies of their billing statements for each vessel to PPA to verify gross income and compliance.

Port District Offices (PDOs) or Port Management Offices (PMOs) are authorized to issue supplementary regulations tailored to local port conditions.
These regulations must align with and not contradict the provisions of this Administrative Order.

Any existing PPA rules and regulations inconsistent with this amendment are considered amended or modified accordingly.

The Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.