Title
Development of Sangley Point into Logistics Hub
Law
Executive Order No. 629
Decision Date
Jun 21, 2007
Executive Order No. 629 establishes the development of Sangley Point in Cavite City, Philippines into an International Logistics Hub through a private sector joint venture, with the Philippine Reclamation Authority overseeing the project and various government agencies collaborating to ensure compliance with laws and standards.

Creating the Executive Committee

  • Section 1 creates the Executive Committee for the Development of Sangley Point into an International Logistic Hub to oversee the planning and implementation of the Project.
  • The Chairman of the Executive Committee is the Philippine Reclamation Authority.
  • The Co-Chairman is a Representative of the Office of the Mayor of Cavite City.
  • The Members include:
    • Department of Transportation and Communications
    • Department of National Defense
    • National Economic and Development Authority
    • Department of Trade and Industry
    • Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    • Department of Public Works and Highways
    • Philippine Economic Zone Authority

Development directive for the Sangley Point hub

  • Section 2 directs the Philippine Reclamation Authority to develop Sangley Point into an International Logistics Hub.
  • Section 2 requires development of a Container Port and Airport Complex.
  • Section 2 also requires development of an Economic Processing Zone with Cyber or Technoparks.
  • Section 2 mandates that the development be carried out through a private sector joint venture or a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme.

Inter-agency technical assistance and monitoring

  • Section 3 requires the creation of an Inter-Agency Technical Committee composed of technical representatives of the Executive Committee.
  • Section 3 assigns the Committee the task of assisting the Philippine Reclamation Authority in evaluating joint venture/BOT project proposals.
  • Section 3 authorizes the Committee to assist in monitoring the actual development/implementation of the Project.
  • Section 3 empowers the Committee to assist in the resolution of all issues and problems arising in the Project to ensure conformance of all development aspects with:
    • existing laws
    • engineering standards
  • Section 3 expressly covers development aspects including relocation of informal settlers/livelihood program, waste management, environmental aspects, reclamation and port development, and drainage facilities.

Agency responsibilities for Project delivery

  • Section 4 provides that, subject to existing and pertinent laws, rules and regulations, the agencies shall have specific responsibilities aligned with their respective expertise, powers, and functions.
  • Section 4(a) requires evaluation of project proponents invited to submit joint venture/BOT proposals, including preparation of:
    • feasibility studies
    • engineering design
    • land use plan
    • environmental studies
    • soil investigation
    • tidal studies
    • hydrographic plans
    • other ancillary tasks covering financing and undertaking of the project
  • Section 4(b) requires conduct of the selection/bidding process and evaluation of the submitted proposals’ legal, financial, technical and environmental aspects, followed by recommendation of the most advantageous bid/offer to the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 4(c) requires regular consultation meetings with local residents to apprise them of the plan.
  • Section 4(d) requires facilitating the titling of the reclaimed lands.
  • Section 4(e) requires evaluating the proponent’s environmental impact study for the issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate.
  • Section 4(f) authorizes other functions/responsibilities pertinent or necessary to achieve the objectives of the Executive Order.

Transitory/implementation coverage and placement

  • Section 2 frames the Project as integrating port and air transport with an economic district through private sector participation under joint venture or BOT arrangements.
  • The Project is centered on Sangley Point, Cavite City with enabling reclamation in portions of Bacoor and CaAacao Bays to expand the district.
  • Section 3 ensures that coordination and issue-resolution cover reclamation and port development together with relocation, environment, waste, and drainage concerns.

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