Declaring and Delineating the El Nido Port Zone under the Administrative Jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority

MALACAÑANG
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 412 March 7, 2005

DECLARING AND DELINEATING THE EL NIDO PORT ZONE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the port of El Nido is one of the busiest ports in the country more particularly in the northwestern areas of Palawan;

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to accelerate the development of the existing seaport of El Nido in Barangay Buena Suerte, Municipality of El Nido, Palawan to serve as a hub of seaborne commerce and trade in northern Palawan, and a gateway to other municipalities, cities, provinces and other countries;

WHEREAS, the development of the existing seaport of El Nido is necessary in order to accommodate projected increases in port traffic and program the development of the port facilities to support the increasing demands of the shipping trade within the region.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

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Summary of Executive Order No. 412

Delineation of El Nido Port Zone
- The territorial jurisdiction of the port of El Nido in Barangay Buena Suerte, Municipality of El Nido, Province of Palawan is declared, expanded, and delineated with specific coordinates and an area of 89,618.83 square meters. (Section 1)

Administrative Jurisdiction
- The El Nido port, as defined, expanded, and delineated, is placed under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority. (Section 2)
- The Philippine Ports Authority shall implement a program for the proper zoning planning, development, and utilization of the port, consistent with the regional industrial plans of the government. (Section 2)

Repealing Clause
- All orders, proclamations, and issuances or portions thereof, which are inconsistent with this Executive Order, are hereby amended, repealed, or modified accordingly. (Section 3)

Effectivity
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 4)