PD 857 Section 4

Section 4

SEC. 4. Creation of Philippine Ports Authority— There is hereby established a body corporate to be known as the Philippine Ports Authority (hereinafter called the Authority), which shall be attached to the Department of Public Works Transportation and Communications. The principal office of the Authority shall be located in Metropolitan Manila, but it may establish port management units and other offices elsewhere in the Philippines as may become necessary for the proper conduct of its business.

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