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PPA, employees’ union sign 3-year Collective Negotiation Agreement

NOVEMBER 23, 2017, MANILA—The management and the employees’ union of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Tuesday signed a fresh 3-year Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) paving the way for symbiotic relationship and top caliber service from the agency.

The PPA management, represented by General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago and PPA employees’ union Pambansang Tinig at Lakas sa Pantalan (PANTALAN) represented by national president Emiliano M. Esparaguera, Jr., signed the 6th CNA agreement.

Port of Manila leaps to 32nd spot among top 100 Container ports

OCTOBER 26, 2017, MANILA—The Port of Manila leaps 4 notches higher finishing at 32nd spot in the list of the 2016 top 100 container ports worldwide.

Manila also jumps one step higher to 22 in the list of Asian ports included in the top 100 container ports.

According to the list released by the Lloyd’s List, Manila was able to post very positive performance in 2016 due to the Philippines’ booming national economy that increased 6.8% from 5.9% a year earlier.

Manila port yard utilization remains healthy, ready for Christmas cargoes

MANILA, October 19, 2017—The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) guarantees an efficient, congestion-free Manila ports as Christmas cargoes start to come in.

The state-owned agency said that Manila port utilization at the start of the last quarter of the year remains healthy and provide enough space for cargoes intended for the holiday season.

PPA nets P5.6B income in Jan-July 2017 period

MANILA, September 11, 2017—The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) continues to benefit from the country’s sound economic condition posting another strong financial performance as of end July.

The stronger than expected financial performance was complemented by the drop in its overall expenses and the rise in its Fund Management Income (FMI).

Ph cargo throughput soars 7.4% in first half despite Mindanao security issues

MANILA, August 24, 2017—Philippine total cargo throughput posted a 7.42% hike in volume in the first six months of the year due to a favorable business climate.

Almost all aspects of cargo operations, except for loose export cargoes, posted positive performances for the period January to June 2017.

Mindanao ports likewise posted positive performance for the period in review despite experiencing some security issues the past couple of months.

PPA, Haikou City forge Sister Port Agreement

MANILA, August 10, 2017—The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Port and Shipping Authority (PSA) of Haikou City in China has agreed to become sister ports to improve services in all jurisdictional areas of both Authorities.

PPA General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago and PSA of Haikou City Director General Lin Jian signed the pact in a short program hosted by the PPA recently.

PPA to reset 2017 revenue targets after Jan-May net income jumps 32%

MANILA, July 18, 2017—Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago has reset the revenue targets for the agency for the remaining period of the fiscal year.

This after the PPA posted a 32% hike in net income for the January to May 2017 period to P3.96 billion from P3 billion in the same period last year.

PPA to revisit cargo volume growth targets for 2017

MANILA, July 14, 2017 – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is revisiting its cargo volume forecast for 2017 after posting favorable and encouraging cargo volume in the first 5 months of the year.

PPA said the positive performance in almost all of its ports suggest that the anticipated negative effects of several conditions at the start of the year did not materialize.

PPA ready for global challenges as it marks 43rd Founding Anniversary

JULY 11, 2017, MANILA—With the continuing globalization and the shift in practices from best practices to next practices, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is optimistic to meet global requirements and demands.

Marking its 43rd Founding Anniversary today, 11 July 2017 with the theme “43 years of Responding to Global Challenges in Ports”, the PPA—under the new administration—pushed the reset button to align its processes and policies to these trends that are still parallel to the overall dream of the country to be one of the maritime powers of the world.

PPA takes over management and operations of Malalag port in Davao del Sur

JULY 5, 2017, MANILA—To further cement Davao’s claim as the third major international gateway in the country, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has taken over management and operations at its Malalag’s port to upgrade the terminal to international standards.

The PPA and the local government of Malalag already formalized the transfer through a Memorandum of Agreement signed by town mayor, Peter Paul T. Valentin and PPA General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago, end of last month.