Section 1. — The Department of Transportation and Communication, through the PPA, to expedite the bidding of the North Harbor and encourage the participation of many bidders by:
a. Splitting the North Harbor into two packages — the first package to include Slip 0, Piers 2 to 12, while the second package will include Piers 14, 16 & the Vet Yard.
b. To include in the bidding one strategic port in Mindanao;
c. To include gantry cranes at all relevant piers in the Terms of the bidding process and such other commitments necessary to ensure the development of modern terminal facilities;
d. 1aшphi1 To appoint an independent Watchdog composed of members of the private sector endorsed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and who represent users of the North Harbor to oversee the privatization and bidding process of the PPA.
e. This will include the feasibility study, the required infrastructure investment and other related matters;
f. The bidding process should ensure that all domestic cargoes are transferred to local terminals situated outside the Pier compound while all international cargoes will be left behind to the loaded for international destined vessels.
This will further decongest the R10 highway which will result in smoother traffic for vehicles heading towards Malabon, Navotas and other Northern destinations.