Philippine Port Development Program.
Section 4
SEC. 4. Philippine Port Development Program. — The Authority, in coordination with other national agencies of the Government, shall prepare and annually update a Ten-Year Philippine Port Development Program, hereinafter referred to as the "Program" which shall embody the integrated plan for the development of the country's ports and harbors. The Program shall be submitted for approval by the President of the Philippines. Upon approval of the Program by the President, all government departments, bureaus, agencies and instrumentalities shall implement the same within their respective jurisdictions. The Authority shall ensure that the approved Program is being effectively implemented by the participating agencies. No government body or instrumentality shall adopt any policy or take any course of action contrary to or inconsistent with the Program. B. PHILIPPINE PORT AUTHORITY COUNCIL