Law Summary

Purpose

• Establishes guidelines for the proper use of pushcarts in porterage services to enhance responsibility in property loss, identify pushcarts and users, improve services, and ensure cargo safety.

Registration of Pushcarts

• All existing pushcarts must be registered with the Port Police Division.
• Key Definitions:
  • Pushcart: An unpropelled vehicle used within the port for porterage services.
• Important Requirements:
  • Registration is mandatory for both contractor-owned and individually owned pushcarts.

Identification and Standardization

• Registered pushcarts must be uniformly painted in a color prescribed by porterage management, with conspicuous identification numbers displayed on the front and both sides.
• Important Requirements:
  • Adherence to standard specifications regarding size, build, and description set forth by the Authority.

Safety and Orderliness

• The porterage management is responsible for ensuring:
  • The safety of passengers' baggage during transport.
  • Orderly operation of pushcarts.
  • Proper collection of approved rates.
• Important Requirements:
  • Pushcarts must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic, especially during vessel arrivals and departures.

Designated Areas and Usage Fees

• Pushcarts must be stored in designated pooling places within the port when not in use.
• Regulatory Fees Imposed by the Authority:
  • Privilege Fee: P1,500.00/year
  • Permit to Operate: P300.00/year
  • Pushcart Usage Fee: P35.00/unit

Porter Identification

• Porters operating pushcarts must be bona fide members of an existing porterage services contractor.
• They are required to wear prescribed uniforms and identification cards for proper identification.

Violations and Penalties

• Violations of the outlined security measures are punishable under Section 43, GPR, PD 857, as amended.
• Important Consequences:
  • Penalties may include fines or other sanctions as determined by the Authority.

Supersession and Effectivity

• This Administrative Order supersedes all previous related issuances.
• It takes effect immediately upon adoption on June 22, 1999, until revoked or rescinded.

Key Takeaways

• Registration and identification of pushcarts are mandatory to ensure accountability.
• Safety and orderliness in porterage services are paramount, with specific responsibilities assigned to the porterage management.
• Regulatory fees must be paid for the operation of pushcarts within the port.
• Compliance is enforced, with penalties for violations clearly defined.