Tag: Philippine Ports Authority

  • Ilocos Region Thrives as Cruise Tourism Boosts Local Economy

    In a bustling scene at Currimao Port in Ilocos Norte, tour coordinators, guides, and drivers eagerly awaited the arrival of cruise passengers on February 19, 2025. The international cruise ship MV Norwegian Sky docked with 1,914 passengers and 863 crew members, 70 percent of whom were Filipino, marking a significant event for the region. The…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Celebrates Valentine’s Day with School Donations and Port Festivities

    MANILA – On Valentine’s Day, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) spread joy by distributing school supplies and hosting various activities at ports across the country. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago announced that approximately 500 students from Manila Science High School would receive essential educational tools, including a computer, printer, scanner, office furniture, and other equipment.…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Reports Smooth Operations in NCR Despite Increased Cargo

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has announced that the major ports in the National Capital Region (NCR) are functioning effectively, showing no signs of congestion despite a surge in cargo volumes. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago highlighted that the Manila South Harbor (MSH) and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) are maintaining yard utilization rates…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Reports Minimal Impact from Recent Earthquakes

    MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has reported that the majority of its ports across the country remain operational despite a series of earthquakes that have occurred since Monday. According to a recent situation report, only the Liloan Municipal Port in Southern Leyte has been closed due to significant structural damage caused by a…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Achieves Unprecedented PHP27.3 Billion Revenue in 2024

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced a historic revenue of PHP27.3 billion for the year 2024, exceeding its financial goal by more than a billion pesos. This figure represents the highest annual revenue since the PPA’s inception in 1974 and marks a 7.29 percent rise from the previous year’s PHP25.45 billion. PPA General Manager Jay…

  • Philippine Ports See Record 4.7 Million Passengers During 2024 Holiday Season

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a significant increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 holiday season, with a total of 4.7 million passengers navigating through the nation’s ports. This figure exceeds the PPA’s initial forecast of 4.5 million and marks a rise from the 4.3 million passengers recorded in the previous year. PPA Spokesperson…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Braces for Over 600,000 Travelers Post-Holiday

    MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) anticipates a surge of over 600,000 passengers across its ports nationwide from Friday to Sunday, as people return home after the holiday season. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago announced on Thursday that the ports are fully prepared for the expected increase in passenger traffic, emphasizing that stringent security…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Assures Smooth Holiday Travel with No Congestion Expected

    MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has announced that it anticipates no congestion at ports during the upcoming holiday season, thanks to thorough preparations and enhanced collaboration with shipping companies and government agencies. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago emphasized in a statement that, ‘We expect no congestion in ports this holiday season.’ To ensure…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Anticipates Surge to 4.5 Million Passengers This Holiday Season

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is gearing up for a significant increase in port traffic, projecting 4.5 million passengers across the country this December. This figure marks a sharp rise from the passenger numbers recorded in November, attributed to the holiday season’s peak travel period. Eunice Samonte, the spokesperson for PPA, explained that the expected…