MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 170
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
WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) Nos. 385 (s. 1989) and 431 (s. 1990) delineated and expanded the territory of the Batangas Port Zone (BPZ);
WHEREAS, the BPZ was placed under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), which was given the authority to implement a program for the proper zoning, titling, planning, development, and utilization of the port areas in the BPZ, consistent with law, and the regional industrial plans of the Government;
WHEREAS, the territorial jurisdiction of the BPZ as delineated under EO Nos. 385 and 431 included certain areas in Batangas City that are now proposed to be used as sites for power generation and auxiliary facilities, including fuel handling, storage and processing facilities;
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the...
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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
Executive Order No. 170
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- Repealing clause: All orders, proclamations, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.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)
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)