PPA News & Events


The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is advancing its infrastructure projects through the creation of offshore wind energy projects across the country in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE has identified three priority ports strategically positioned for OSW development: the Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, the Port of Batangas in Sta. Clara, Batangas City, and the Port of Jose Panganiban in Camarines Norte.

23 SETYEMBRE 2024 — Kasunod ng pangangalampag at panawagan ng Philippine Ports  Authority (PPA) sa mga consignee na alisin na sa mga pantalan ang kanilang rice shipments, inulat ni PPA General Manager Jay Santiago na nitong Setyembre 21, 22, at 23 ay nasa 300 container na ang na-pullout ng mga may-ari nito.

22 SEPTEMBER 2024 — Inflation in the Philippines eased in August 2024, driven largely by a drop in transportation and logistics costs that offered a much-needed reprieve for consumers struggling with rising prices. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation decelerated as transport expenses fell, helping temper the overall cost of goods and services.

21 SEPTEMBER — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) joined the celebration of International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day along with other government agencies and stakeholders on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This activity was also held at various Port Management Offices (PMOs) of the PPA in line with the observance of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this month.

19 SETYEMBRE — Ipinakita ni Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago na maluwag, maayos, at walang pagsikip sa Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) na isa sa mga pantalang pinagbababaan ng mga rice shipment sa bansa sa kabila ng mga umano’y port congestion na naiulat nitong mga nakaraang araw.

Isinapubliko rin ng pinuno ng PPA na mayroong nasa 24 milyong kilo ng bigas na nakatengga sa Port of Manila dahil sa mga consignee na hindi pa nailalabas ang kanilang kargamento.

18 SEPTEMBER 2024 — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has assured the public that there is no congestion at is premiere gateway ports at Manila International Container Terminal and South Harbor. As of September 2024, PPA records show that yard utilization at its ports is currently at 70%, indicating that the ports are operating well within capacity and are not experiencing any congestion.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) kicked off the start of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2024 by organizing an enlightening port educational tour on its different port management offices (PMOs) across the country. This activity aims to deepen maritime awareness and inspire future careers in the maritime industry among the youth.

SETYEMBRE 3, 2024 – Ngayong araw ika-3 ng Setyembre 2024, wala nang naitalang stranded na pasahero sa mga pantalan na nasa ilalim ng pamamahala ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) kasunod ng pagbuti ng panahon at dahil na rin sa naging maagang paghahanda ng PPA katuwang ang iba pang mga ahensya ng pamahalaan kaugnay sa pananalasa ng bagyong ‘Enteng’.

SETYEMBRE 2, 2024 – Bago pa man ang buwan ng tag-ulan ay maagang nagkasa ng paghahanda ang Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) bilang tugon sa epekto ng masamang panahon upang maiwasan ang hindi magandang lagay ng mga pasahero na magtutungo sa pantalan.

Ngayong alas-12 ng tanghali ng Lunes, Setyembre 2, 2024 dulot ng bagyong Enteng, nakapagtala ang ahensya ng humigit kumulang 2,000 na mga pasahero na stranded dahil sa hagupit ng bagyo na ramdam na rin sa dagat at nagdudulot ng pagkaantala ng mga biyahe ng barko.  

AUGUST 31, 2024 – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is committed to maintaining drug-free operations at its ports through stringent enforcement of security protocols. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago reaffirmed the agency's commitment with the government's strategy against illegal drugs.