en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently issued an operations memorandum requiring all its offices to ensure that all weighbridge facilities in ports are properly maintained, calibrated, monitored, and operated.

The directive, issued as PPA Operations Memorandum Order (OMO) No. 007-2026, responds to recommendations from the Lower House Committee on Transportation and is also considered part of the PPA's "ongoing commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable port operations."

OMO No. 007-2026 was signed by PPA Assistant General Manager for Operations Mark Jon Palomar on June 2. The memorandum states that weighbridges are critical operational tools supporting cargo monitoring, weight verification, and road safety objectives, and their proper maintenance and operation are essential for efficient port management and safety promotion within the transport and logistics chain.

According to the memorandum, operators of all weighbridge facilities must ensure these facilities remain in good working condition and undergo regular calibration and preventive maintenance in accordance with applicable standards and operational requirements. Any malfunctions, downtime, calibration issues, or service interruptions affecting weighbridges must be immediately reported to the relevant PPA Port Manager, along with corrective actions being taken and the estimated timeline for service restoration.

PPA Port Managers are also required to continuously monitor the operational status of all weighbridge facilities within their jurisdiction and take appropriate remedial measures promptly upon detecting any defects. Additionally, Port Managers must submit quarterly reports on the condition of weighbridge facilities in their ports to the PPA Port Operations and Services Department through the PPA Assistant General Manager for Operations.

Meanwhile, port terminal operators and cargo handling operators shall fully cooperate with the relevant Port Managers and provide all necessary documents, certifications, maintenance records, calibration reports, and other information required for monitoring and reporting. The PPA explicitly mandates compulsory weighing for all outbound containers and domestic and international roll-on/roll-off vehicles.

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