Law Summary
Purpose and Scope
- The resolution addresses the setting of Passenger Service Charges (terminal fees) specifically for Laguindingan Airport.
- Laguindingan Airport was scheduled for inauguration and public operation starting April 30, 2013.
- Fees are intended to support operational funding for the new airport.
Procedural Compliance and Public Consultation
- CAAP conducted public hearings on March 5 and March 12, 2013, in Cagayan de Oro City regarding the proposed terminal fees.
- These hearings complied with the procedural requirements mandated by law before fee approval.
Approved Passenger Service Charges
- A terminal fee of Two Hundred Pesos (PhP 200.00) was approved for domestic flights.
- A terminal fee of Seven Hundred Pesos (PhP 700.00) was approved for international flights upon the airport’s opening.
Conditional Provisions for International Flights
- Should Laguindingan Airport begin international flight operations, terminal fees for such flights will adhere to the rates and schedules set forth in CAAP Board Resolution No. 2012-059.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The approved terminal fees are effective starting April 30, 2013, coinciding with the airport’s opening.
- Management’s authority to request and adjust fees is formally recognized through this resolution.
Signatories and Authority
- The resolution was signed by key government officials, including the Chairperson of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the CAAP Director General, and secretaries of relevant departments such as DILG, DOLE, and Tourism.
- This collective approval underscores the resolution’s legal validity and interdepartmental coordination.