Law Summary

Overview

This legal document is a directive issued by the government aimed at consolidating the management and supervision of specific airports classified as military airports, assigning this responsibility to the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Airport Takeover

• Legal Principle: The Philippine Air Force is directed to take over the management and supervision of designated airports to ensure uniform standards of construction, improvement, and maintenance.
• Key Airports Listed for Takeover:
  • Laoag Airport
  • Puerto Princesa Airport
  • Cagayan de Sulu Airport
  • General Santos City Airport
  • Davao Airport
  • Awang Airport

Reporting Requirements

• Procedure: The Secretary of Public Highways and the Administrator of Civil Aeronautics Administration must collaborate with the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force to submit a progress report.
• Deadline: The report should be submitted as soon as possible following the turnover of airport management.

Project Management

• Ongoing Operations: All existing work, personnel, and equipment related to the airports will continue under the supervision of the PAF.
• Specific Instruction for Laoag Airport:
  • The custody of the funds for Laoag Airport is to be turned over to the local government; however, the overall project remains under national jurisdiction.
  • The local governor is prohibited from entering into contracts related to this project, emphasizing its national importance.

Key Definitions

• Military Airports: Airports designated for military use, subject to specific management and operational standards as directed by military authorities.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Penalties/Consequences: Any unauthorized contracts or management decisions made by local government authorities regarding the airports can be considered violations of this directive.

Cross-References

• The document indirectly references existing frameworks of national projects and military authority regarding the management of public infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

• The Philippine Air Force is mandated to manage specific military airports to maintain uniform standards.
• A collaborative progress report from relevant authorities is required after the takeover.
• There are explicit prohibitions on local government involvement in project contracts for these airports, ensuring centralized control.
• The directive emphasizes the importance of national oversight in military airport operations.