Expanding the Territorial Area of the South Harbor Port Zone of the Port of Manila Under the Jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 321 March 17, 1988

EXPANDING THE TERRITORIAL AREA OF THE SOUTH HARBOR PORT ZONE OF THE PORT OF MANILA UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the South Harbor at the Port of Manila is the biggest and busiest port in the country; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to expand the South Harbor Port Zone and ensure the proper zoning, utilization and administration of the limited port areas therein due to the increasing volume of cargo traffic and the concomitant port-related services and industries in the said Port Zone;

NOW, THEREFOR, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Sec. 1. The territorial area of the South Harbor, Port of Manila, hereinafter referred to as the South Harbor Port Zone, is hereby expanded eastward up to Bonifacio Drive and shall be more particularly described as follows:

"Beginning at a point marked on the plan, being the intersection of the bulkheads fronting...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 321

Expansion of South Harbor Port Zone
- The territorial area of the South Harbor Port Zone of the Port of Manila is expanded eastward up to Bonifacio Drive. (Sec. 1)
- The expanded area is specifically described with boundary coordinates and landmarks. (Sec. 1)

Jurisdiction and Zoning
- The expanded South Harbor Port Zone is placed under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). (Sec. 2)
- The PPA shall implement a program for proper zoning and utilization of the limited port areas within the expanded Port Zone, consistent with the law. (Sec. 2)

Review of Existing Leases and Contracts
- The PPA shall review all existing leases, leasehold rights, and contracts on the areas within the expanded Port Zone. (Sec. 3)
- The review shall be in accordance with the port policy adopted by the PPA, considering the primary utilization of the limited areas for port-related businesses and industries. (Sec. 3)
- All records and documents covering leases, leasehold rights, and tenants in the said areas, currently with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, are transferred to the PPA. (Sec. 3)

Repeal and Effectivity
- All orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 4)
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 5)