COMMERCIAL SERVICES  DEPARTMENT

• Formulates and monitors the effective implementation of the privatization policies/directions and the comprehensive port real estate development programs.  
  

• Determines and upgrades charges, fees or dues on the use of port facilities, equipment and availment of port and other related services.  
  

• Undertakes and evaluates studies on port related businesses, project investment proposals and lease applications and recommends approval thereof.  
  

• Undertakes surveys of port users needs and defines priorities.  
  

• Determines the PPA ports that shall be managed and operated by private entities.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs in the implementation of port pricing and marketing strategies and in the promotions efforts.  
  

• Determines the terms and conditions in the utilization of PPA real estate including the rental rates to be charged and monitors the implementation thereof.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES  DEPARTMENT
Real Estate Management Division

• Formulates and recommends marketing/promotion policies, rules and regulations, including the terms and conditions in the management of leases of port facilities.  
  

• Monitors the implementation of port marketing and promotion policies, plans and programs, privatization policies/directions and the comprehensive port real estate development programs.  
  

• Conducts researches/studies on the market demands of  existing port facilities, services and properties for lease, including identified business related projects and investment proposals based on client’s needs and preferences.  
  

• Identifies, recommends and establishes linkages and representations with appropriate maritime/trade groups or associations, both local and foreign.  
  

• Evaluates and recommends non-traditional project proposals submitted by PDOs/PMOs.  
  

• Plans and executes an effective packaging of print and audio-visual presentations for the promotion of port facilities/services and port related business opportunities.  
  

• Prepares and disseminates regular and periodic publications relative to marketing activities.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES  DEPARTMENT
Port Marketing Division

• Formulates and recommends pricing policies, strategies and schemes for port facilities and services.  
  

• Provides technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs in the implementation of port pricing policies, rules and regulations and resolves issues/complaints resulting therefrom.  
  

• Conducts pricing studies and determines charges against vessels and cargoes and recommends adjustments as maybe deemed necessary.  
  

• Determines rental rates of PPA facilities and equipment subject to lease.  
  

• Conducts studies/researches on the impact of shipping and cargo handling technology on port costs.  
  

• Develops appropriate methodology and criteria in determining charges for the provision of port services and facilities.  
  

• Monitors global and regional marketing and pricing trends.  
  

• Performs related functions.