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PPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 07-99: PPA Port Classification and Operational Rules

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Title Supreme Court: PPA Port Classification and Operational Rules

Law: Ppa Administrative Order No. 07-99

Decision Date: Sep 10, 1999

PPA Administrative Order No. 07-99 establishes a classification system for government ports to standardize operational requirements, including cargo handling, tariffs, and productivity, based on criteria such as cargo traffic, vessel tonnage, and market potential.

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Scope of Applicability

Applies exclusively to all government ports within the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Port System.

Purpose of Port Classification

Facilitates easier and uniform identification of ports.
Enables standardized determination of operational requirements including:
- Cargo handling contract terms.
- Tariff setting for port services.
- Specifications for cargo handling equipment.
- Cargo handling productivity benchmarks.
- Guidelines for personnel deployment in ports.

Criteria Utilized in Port Classification

Cargo traffic volume (inbound and outbound) over the past four years (1995-1998).
Passenger traffic counts for embarking and disembarking passengers within the same period.
Vessel Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) calling at the port during the last four years.
Number of shipcalls over the four-year period.
Physical size of the port based on total land area in square meters.
Market potential reflecting economic growth capacity and strategic geographic location.

Operational Guidelines Based on Classification

Ports of the same classification shall have closely similar or uniform operational requirements including:
1. Cargo handling contract terms.
2. Cargo handling and ancillary service provisions.
3. Tariff setting and adjustment procedures.
4. Cargo handling equipment standards.
5. Prescriptions regarding government revenue share.
6. Cargo handling productivity standards.

Classification of Ports under the PPA System

Class A Ports: North Harbor, South Harbor, MICT, Zamboanga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Davao (Sasa), Batangas.
Class B Ports: Nasipit, Calapan, Dumaguete, Pasig, Tagbilaran, Matnog, General Santos (Makar), San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Puerto Princesa, Ormoc, San Fernando, Culasi, Iligan, Jagna, Surigao, Dapitan, Pulupandan, San Carlos, Legazpi, Basilan, Tacloban, Lipata, Tubigon, Liloan.
Class E Ports: All other unspecified ports within the PPA system.

Periodic Review

Port classifications are subject to periodic review to reflect changes in operational parameters or market conditions.

Effectivity

The order took effect immediately upon adoption on September 10, 1999, as signed by General Manager Juan O. Pea.

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