Port or Pier of Ormoc City Philippines

The 12th Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) in its regular session this week deferred discussion on a resolution endorsing the proposed port zone delineation to comply with the rehabilitation of the Ormoc port.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) plans to implement a P131-million upgrade of the port to include its expansion by 31 hectares to the sea.

To make this possible, the PPA will first have to delineate the area for expansion. However, Councilor Rafael Omega asked that since the city will cede ownership and control over 31 hectares off the coast, wouldn’t it be more proper to amend the zoning ordinance instead of passing a mere resolution.

But Asst. Majority Floor Leader Claudio P. Larrazabal, proponent of the resolution, explained it is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that has jurisdiction over the sea and not the city. Port Services Division manager Concepcion R. Tupa who was invited to the session also clarified that the PPA will not own the delineated zone but will only administer the area.

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