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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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BILLS ANU INDEX SER VICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Rosenda Ann Ocampo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Port of Manila has been part and parcel of the City’s rich history dating back to pre-
Spanish rule when our ancestors were trading with regional countries such as Ancient China,
Vietnam, and Singapore, among others. It comprises of the Manila North Harbor, the Manila
South Harbor, the Manila International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), and the like.
‘These are presently managed, regulated and supervised by the Philippines Ports Authority by
virtue of Presidential Decree No. 505 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 857. It was
acquired by the National Government at no cost consideration in favor of the City.

The City Government of Manila, evidently having the Port of Manila on its territorial
jurisdiction, should be accorded due recognition and benefits from any legal transaction or
business entered into by the Manila North Harbor, the Manila South Harbor, ICTSI and the like,
within the City’s water boundaries. (City Council Resolution No. 110, dated August 14, 2007).

Unfortunately, the City Government of Manila has not been duly recognized and has not
received any benefits from the use of the Port of Manila. To make matters worse, container vans
plying the Manila route caused monstrous traffic and destruction of roads.

Asa result, the City Government of Manila regulated the hours of container vans plying
the Manila route, Stakeholders, however, claim that they may suffer business losses which will
negatively impact the country’s economy.

With the enactment of the Local Government Code, it has recognized the need of the
LGU to become self-reliant and can be achieved, if allowed to apply their own resources and
assets for productive or developmental purposes. It is only but fair for the LGU of the City of



Manila to get a share from the gross revenue collections derived from the operation of the port
facilities in its jurisdiction

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this bill is requested.

SENDA ANN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 950

Introduced by Honorable Rosenda AnnOcampo

AN ACT
GRANTING THE CITY OF MANILA A SHARE IN THE GROSS REVENUE
COLLECTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY (PPA) DERIVED FROM
THE OPERATION OF ITS PORT FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. The city of Manila shall be granted a ten percent (10%) share in all
revenues, fees and other charges imposed and collected by the Philippines Ports Authority (PPA)

derived from the operation of its port facilities located within the city.

SEC. 2. The share in PPA revenue collections shall be automatically released and
remitted to the City of Manila on a quarterly basis without the need of any further authorization.

SEC.3. The Department of Finance shall promulgate rules and regulations
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.
SEC. 5 This Act shall take effect upon its approval,

Approved,