Law Summary
Description and Delineation of Caluya Port Zone
- Establishes the territorial jurisdiction of the Port of Caluya located at Sitio Tongo, Barangay Imba, Municipality of Caluya, Province of Antique.
- Provides a detailed metes and bounds description of the Port Zone covering approximately 924,974 square meters.
Administrative Jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority
- Places the delineated Caluya Port Zone under the administrative control of PPA.
- Mandates PPA to manage zoning, planning, development, and utilization of the port consistent with government regional industrial plans.
Purpose and Function of the Port Zone Delineation
- Aims to facilitate effective planning, development, financing, and operation of Caluya Port.
- Supports economic development through dispersal of industries and commercial activities across regions, targeting integrated vessel traffic management linked to surrounding islands and areas.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or modifies any existing laws, orders, or regulations inconsistent with EO No. 161 to ensure legal coherence.
Separability Clause
- Provides that if any part of the order is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder shall remain unaffected and enforceable.
Effectivity Clause
- States that the order shall take immediate effect upon signing.
Official Signatories
- Signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., validating the order's authority and enforcement.