The Philippine Port Authority Creation and Organization.
Section 3
SEC. 3. The Philippine Port Authority Creation and Organization. — There is hereby created a Philippine Port Authority, hereinafter referred to as the "Authority". The corporate powers of the Authority shall be vested in a governing board of directors to be known as the Philippine Port Authority Council, hereinafter referred to as the "Council." The Authority shall have general jurisdiction and control over all persons, corporations, firms or entities, existing, proposed or otherwise to be established within the different port districts in the Philippines and shall supervise, regulate and exercise its powers in accordance with the provisions of this Decree. The principal office of the Authority shall be in the Greater Manila area but it may establish branches and agencies within the Philippines as may be deemed necessary by the Council.