Title
Supreme Court
Declaring Aras-asan Port Zone under PPA
Law
Executive Order No. 109
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2020
Executive Order No. 109 designates and places the Aras-asan Port Zone in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority, aiming to develop necessary port facilities to support regional shipping trade.

Law Summary

Administration and Jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

  • The Aras-asan Port Zone is placed under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
  • The PPA is mandated to undertake proper zoning, planning, development, and utilization of the port according to governmental regional industrial plans.
  • This ensures coordinated management and development aligned with broader economic and infrastructural objectives.

Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances

  • All prior issuances, orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
  • This provision ensures legal coherence by eliminating conflicting regulations.

Separability Clause

  • Should any provision of this Executive Order be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will remain valid and effective.
  • This protects the integrity and enforceability of the order even if parts are challenged legally.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • This provides for prompt implementation and public awareness of the port's delineation and administrative governance.

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