Title
Supreme Court
Customs Zone Declaration for Port of San Ferdo
Law
Executive Order No. 134
Decision Date
Jun 5, 1968
President Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes the Customs Zone for the Port of San Fernando, La Union, placing the premises under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs to ensure more effective administration and control of the customs service in the area.

Law Summary

Legal Authority for the Declaration

  • The declaration is made under the powers vested in the President by Section 606 of Republic Act No. 1937.
  • The executive order is signed by the President of the Philippines.

Description and Boundaries of the Customs Zone

  • The Customs Zone is precisely delineated with coordinates and bearings from reference points.
  • The boundary begins at a specific surveyed point (a1a) and follows a series of courses and distances to enclose the designated area.
  • The survey date is March 8, 1967, ensuring the accuracy of the defined zone.

Inclusion of Additional Areas Within the Customs Zone

  • All land areas within the Grant of Development Rights dated December 6, 1960, granted to Shipside, Incorporated, are included.
  • This inclusion extends to roads, other improvements, existing and proposed piers, wharves, berthing spaces, reclamation areas.
  • The entire waterfront of the Port of San Fernando adjacent to the area described is encompassed within the Customs Zone.

Purpose and Effect

  • The declaration aims to facilitate better customs control and administration at the port.
  • It centralizes jurisdiction of customs operations in a defined geographical area.

Formal Execution

  • The executive order is executed officially from the City of Manila.
  • It includes the signatures of the President and the Executive Secretary, confirming formal adoption and enforcement.

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