Cessation of Clearance-Issuance Roles by Various Government Agencies
- Bureau of Plant Industry and Bureau of Animal Industry stop issuing vessel entry/departure clearances but continue issuing quarantine permits for plants/animals.
- National Quarantine Office stops issuing departure clearances but continues issuing sanitation and health certificates.
- Bureau of Customs ceases clearance issuance but continues transshipment cargo permits and anti-smuggling enforcement.
- Philippine Coast Guard ceases clearances in PPA-manned ports but continues implementing maritime safety laws and issuing dangerous cargo permits.
- National Telecommunications Commission stops departure clearances but continues inspecting communications facilities and issuing radio licenses.
- Postal Services Office stops issuing departure clearances.
Cargo Clearance Permits
- Agencies maintain authority to issue permits/clearances for cargoes.
- No cargo loading/unloading without required agency clearances.
Holding of Vessel's Clearance by PPA
- PPA may hold clearance issuance upon official notification of legal violations by vessel or company.
- Clearance released only after vessel secures appropriate clearance from concerned agency.
Prohibition on Additional Fees by PPA
- No extra fees, charges, or overtime pay collected by PPA for issuance of arrival/departure clearances to domestic vessels.
Documentation and Reporting Requirements Simplified
- Coasting and Passenger Manifests reduced to 3 copies (from 7) and submitted to PPA.
- Agencies coordinate with PPA for documentation/reporting.
- PPA shall provide data/reports on shipping traffic upon request.
Responsibilities of Shipping Companies and Vessel Masters
- Submission of Manifests, Parcel Lists, Notice of Sailing, and other reports to PPA mandatory.
- Reporting all unmanifested cargoes to PPA required.
- Ensuring cargoes have required clearances from agencies.
- Reporting violations of EO No. 493 to PPA.
Responsibilities of PPA
- Ensure availability of manifests and shipping reports to agencies.
- Coordinate with agencies at local level to ensure effective documentation and reporting.
- Hold vessel clearances upon notified legal violations.
- Report violations regarding EO No. 493 implementation to agencies.
- Enforce provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement with agencies.
Responsibilities of Other Concerned Agencies
- Continue issuing cargo clearances and may inspect vessels in exercise of powers.
- Coordinate closely with PPA and shipping companies on clearance holding and reporting.
- Report violations related to EO No. 493 to PPA.
- Ensure strict implementation of order and MOAs at field level.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent PPA orders, regulations, policies, and circulars are repealed or amended accordingly.
Separability Clause
- If any part declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts remain effective and unaffected.
Effectivity Clause
- Order takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.