To undertake urgent and critical improvements in the operations of the cargo handling services at the Port of Balanacan in Mogpog, Marinduque and in the exercise of the inherent functions of the Authority to directly provide and operate cargo handling and other related services as prescribed by the Presidential Decree No. 857, there is hereby created the PPA-Balanacan Port Services (PPA-BPS).

The PPA-BPS shall, henceforth provide and operate the cargo handling services at the Port of Balanacan in Mogpog, Marinduque, with powers, functions and duties as are or may be necessary to enable it to carry out its purposes subject to the following guidelines:

1. Ensure the continuous and uninterrupted delivery of vital cargo handling services in a more efficient manner;

2. Utilize the present labor force under the same terms and conditions prevailing at the time of the effectivity of this Order and observe all labor laws, rules and regulations.

3. Collect at existing rates and amounts, such charges for services rendered.

4. Disburse funds to finance the necessary expenses in accordance with the systems prescribed by the Authority.

Management, supervision and control of the PPA-BPS shall be under the Port Manager of PMO-Batangas to be complemented by such PPA official and employees as the Port District Manager or the Port Manager may hereafter designate.

This Order takes effect immediately and shall remain in force unless otherwise revoked, shortened or extended as circumstances may warrant; provided that when there is no more need for such Special Takeover Unit (STU), the cargo handling services shall be turned over to the winning bidder of the public bidding to be conducted for cargo handling services at subject port.

Adopted: 18 Nov. 2003

(SGD.) ALFONSO G. CUSI
General Manager