The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) completed 472 port projects across the country in a span of five years, improving local and regional mobility and boosting the tourism sector.

Among the notable seaport projects completed are the Port of Cagayan de Oro, the country’s biggest port PTB to date; Port of Ormoc; Ports of Borac, San Fernando and Bataraza in Palawan; Port of Opol in Misamis Oriental; Port of General Santos; Port of Dumaguete; Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte; Port of Dumaguete; and Babak Port in Davao Del Norte.

Meanwhile, ongoing big-ticket port projects to be completed before the end of President Duterte’s term include the Port of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro, which can accommodate 3,500 passengers at any given time.

Also set to be completed is the Port of Zamboanga, which offers a highly-detailed and intricate security system that can accommodate 4,000 passengers at any given time and will surpass the Port of Cagayan de Oro in terms of passenger capacity.

Apart from addressing mobility and connectivity, the seaports will boost the shipping, agriculture and tourism industries as well as employment and economic growth in the country.

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Improved mobility for all: PPA completes 472 ports in 5 years
Source: Filipino Daily Inquirer