Authorizing The Bureau Of Post To Pay Compensation For Mail Carriage By Domestic Shipping Operators.

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 665

Authorizing the Bureau of Post to Pay Compensation for Mail Carriage by Domestic Shipping Operators

- Domestic shipping operators are required to carry public mail free of charge under the Revised Administrative Code of 1917. (Background)
- The Bureau of Posts is willing and financially able to compensate vessels for domestic mail carriage due to higher postal rates. (Background)
- To assist domestic shipping operators and improve their operations, it is necessary to authorize the Bureau of Post to pay for such service. (Background)

Provisions:

- Vessels engaged in the coastwide trade and vessels plying between Philippine ports shall carry public mail on their regular or special trips when requested by the Postmaster General or authorized representative. (Section 1)
- The Bureau of Post shall pay the corresponding compensation for mail carriage. (Section 1)
- The carriage of mail shall be under reasonable terms and conditions, including compensation, as negotiated and agreed upon between the vessel operator and the Postmaster General, subject to approval by the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications. (Section 2)
- If unable to agree on compensation or terms, the matter shall be decided upon and terms fixed by the Board of Transportation in accordance with Section 6, paragraph (d) of President Decree No. 474. (Section 2)
- Violators shall be liable to penalties prescribed under the Revised Administrative Code. (Section 3)
- All inconsistent laws, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 4)
- The Decree takes effect immediately. (Section 5)