Title
Bulalacao Port Zone Declaration and Jurisdiction
Law
Executive Order No. 159
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2014
Benigno S. Aquino III's Executive Order No. 159 establishes and delineates the Bulalacao Port Zone, placing it under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority to enhance commercial vessel operations and regional development.
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Purpose and Importance of the Bulalacao Port Zone

  • The Port of Bulalacao is designated to serve a major role in Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) operations in Oriental Mindoro Province.
  • It is positioned as an alternative port to the Port of Roxas.
  • The port area is primarily to be used for commercial vessel operations.
  • Declaration aims to promote regional development by facilitating industrial and commercial activities across different regions.

Delineation and Description of the Port Zone

  • The territorial jurisdiction covers Sitio Kabangkalan, Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro.
  • Specific geographical boundaries are precisely described using compass bearings and distances from a reference point (BLLM No. 1, PLS-395-D).
  • The delineated port zone encompasses an area of approximately 856,403 square meters.

Administrative Jurisdiction and Responsibilities of the PPA

  • The Bulalacao Port Zone is placed under the administrative jurisdiction of the PPA.
  • The PPA is tasked with executing proper zoning, planning, development, and utilization programs.
  • These activities are to be consistent with the national and regional industrial development plans.

Repealing Clause

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previous issuances, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Separability Clause

  • Should any part of this Executive Order be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain effective and enforceable.

Effectivity of the Order

  • The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon signing.

Official Approval

  • Signed by the President and the Executive Secretary in Manila, Philippine Government, on February 14, 2014.

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