WHEREAS, the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) located at General Santos City was constructed by the Project Management Office-Fishing Ports (PMO) to provide a venue for more efficient handling, processing, and distribution of fish and other marine products in Southern Philippines;

WHEREAS, by virtue of its charter, the PFDA is mandated to operate, manage, and administer the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) upon its completion and consequent transfer to the PFDA by the Project Management Office-Fishing Ports;

WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated 20 November 1998, the management of General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) presented the schedule of rates and fees used in charging port users and clients for the use of the GSFPC facilities since 31 March 1998;

WHEREAS, these rates and fees have been discussed with the private sector in a series of public hearings since GSFPC started operations in March 1998;

WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated 15 December 1998, the Acting General Manager favorably endorsed the proposed rates, fees and charges for General Santos Fish Port Complex based on the recommendation made by the Operations Management Department on 14 December 1998  for the approval of these rates, fees and charges except those related to transshipment activities which require further studies;

WHEREAS, in consonance with the practice in other fish port complexes, the Executive Committee deems it reasonable and fair to adopt fees and charges for the use of the GSFPC Harbor, Market, Refrigeration, and other facilities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as it is hereby resolved upon motion duly seconded that this body approve and confirm  as it hereby approves and confirms the proposed rates, fees, and charges for the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC), as contained in a memorandum from GSFPC management dated 20 November 1998, except those fees related to transshipment activities.

Unanimously approved.

Adopted: 22 December 1998

(SGD.) MA. LUISA B. SORIANO
Corporate Board Secretary