The Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) has opined that under RA 7227, all ports within the Subic Special Economic Zone are within the power of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to regulate, operate and maintain. Accordingly, PPA may no longer enforce its port rules and regulations in ports embraced in the Subic Special Economic Zone nor collect charges on vessels and cargoes handled thereat.

In view therefore, all port charges against vessels and cargoes applicable at all ports within the Zone shall no longer be collected at the next port of call or at North Harbor.

This Circular amends PPA Memorandum Circular No. 31-99.

Adopted: 29 Dec. 1999

(SGD.) BENJAMIN B. CECILIO
Acting General Manager