Amending Executive Order Nos. 385 (S. 1989) And 431 (S. 1990) And Segregating Portions Of The Batangas Port Zone Under The Administrative Jurisdiction Of The Philippine Ports Authority For Energy Projects Designated By The Department Of Energy

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 170

Delineation of Batangas Port Zone (BPZ) Territorial Jurisdiction
- Amends Executive Order Nos. 385 (1989) and 431 (1990) which delineated and expanded the BPZ territory. (Section 1)
- Provides the new territorial boundaries and coordinates of the BPZ, covering an area of 4,522,422 square meters. (Section 1)

Segregation of Portions of BPZ for Energy Projects
- Portions of the BPZ under previous Executive Orders are excluded from the new delineation in Section 1. (Section 2)
- These excluded portions are reserved for energy projects identified by the Department of Energy, forming an "Energy Projects Zone". (Section 2)
- The Energy Projects Zone is excluded from the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority. (Section 2)

Other Provisions
- Separability clause: If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions remain valid. (Section 3)
- Repealing clause: All orders, proclamations, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 4)
- Effectivity clause: This Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 5)