OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
FOR OPERATIONS

• Acts as the deputy or second-in-command in the Organization.  
  

• Supervises the operation and management of ports belonging to the Authority and the enforcement of port rules and regulations.  
  

• Prescribes, updates and recommends policies, systems and procedures in the operation of the ports and in the delivery of port services for ports belonging to the Authority, including those which pertain to port security.  
  

• Prescribes port service performance, safety standards and monitors the adherence by service contractors.  
  

• Prescribes and updates rules and regulations relative to the operation of private ports.  
  

• Undertakes programs for improving operational efficiency of ports within the PPA’s jurisdiction.  
  

• Evaluates capabilities of existing and prospective operators both for ports belonging to the Authority and those privately-owned and recommends for the issuance or non-issuance of management contracts/permits to render cargo handling services.  
  

• Prescribes guidelines, systems and procedures in the operations and delivery of port services including pilotage.  
  

• Prescribes guidelines in the determination of the number of cargo handling operators and other port services operators in the port directly managed by PPA.  
  

• Prescribes port policies, plans and programs, and strategies including the establishment and revision of tariff/rental rates.  
  

• Performs other related functions.