Declaring The Port Of Batangas And Subic Bay Freeport As Extensions Of The Port Of Manila (Mict/south Harbor) During Port Congestion And Other Emergency Cases

Executive Orders

Executive Order No. 172

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 172

DECLARING THE PORT OF BATANGAS AND SUBIC BAY FREEPORT AS EXTENSIONS OF THE PORT OF MANILA (MICT/SOUTH HARBOR) DURING PORT CONGESTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY CASES

WHEREAS, it is a declared objective of the State to ensure the smooth flow of waterborne commerce passing through the country’s ports, whether public or private, in the conduct of international and domestic trade;

WHEREAS, port congestion is one of the major factors hindering the free flow of goods and services passing through the ports, with its domino effects immediately cascading and impacting on the demand-supply chain and eventually to the country’s economic growth and performance;

WHEREAS, the Port of Manila is considered as the Philippines’ most important port not only in terms of revenues it generates but also because of its being the premier international gateway to the country;

WHEREAS, the past six (6) months have witnessed how port congestion at the Port of Manila, specifically, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and the South...