In view of the reorganization of the Philippine Ports Authority in 1987 and the subsequent restructuring that immediately followed it in 1988 wherein Port District Offices have been institutionalized as an additional tier in the heirarchial set-up of PPA, procedural guidelines particularly the pertinent provisions of Article XI, Sections 130 and 131 of PPA Administrative Order No. 13-77 prescribing procedures on Protests on Collection of Port Charges have been rendered obsolete.

To suit the present PPA heirarchial set-up, Article XI, Section 131 is hereby deleted while Section 130 is amended to read:

Sec. 130. Review by District Manager/General Manager. - Any person or firm aggrieved by the decision or action of the Port Manager in a matter presented upon protest may, within fifteen (15) days after notification in writing by the Port Manager of his action or decision, give written notice to the Port Manager and copy furnished to the District Manager of his/its (person or firm) desire to have the matter reviewed by the District Manager who may approve, modify or revise the action or decision of the Port Manager. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the District Manager may appeal said decision to the Office of the General Manager within thirty (30) days from receipt of a copy thereof.

This Order shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Adopted: 21 Mar. 1991

(Sgd.) ROGELIO A. DAYAN
General Manager