Title
Declaring Ormoc Port Zone under PPA Jurisdiction
Law
Executive Order No. 200
Decision Date
Feb 11, 2016
Executive Order No. 200 establishes the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority over the Ormoc Port Zone, aiming to support trade and national development by redirecting and reorganizing port administration for the full development of port districts.

Law Summary

Delineation of the Ormoc Port Zone

  • The territorial jurisdiction of Ormoc Port located in Ormoc City, Leyte, is clearly delineated.
  • Boundaries are specified with detailed geographical bearings and distances from reference points.
  • The total area encompassed by the Ormoc Port Zone is approximately 353,092 square meters.

Administrative Jurisdiction of PPA over Ormoc Port Zone

  • The Ormoc Port Zone is placed under the administrative jurisdiction of the PPA.
  • PPA is responsible for proper zoning, planning, development, and utilization of the port.
  • Implementation of these activities must align with the government’s regional industrial plans.

Repeal of Conflicting Issuances

  • All previous issuances, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that conflict with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Separability Clause

  • If any provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the validity of other provisions.
  • The unaffected provisions will remain valid and enforceable.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • The law is signed and dated by the President and the Executive Secretary, affirming its authenticity and enforcement starting February 11, 2016.

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