- Three newly-completed seaport projects in Palawan–San Fernando in El Nido, Bataraza Port in Brgy. Buliluyan, and Borac Port in Coron–were inaugurated on March 19
- The projects are part of 19 seaport projects for Palawan, 13 of which are already completed and four more ongoing
Three newly-completed seaport projects in Palawan–San Fernando in El Nido, Bataraza Port in Brgy. Buliluyan, and Borac Port in Coron–were inaugurated on March 19.
The inauguration marks the start of operations for the new seaports seen to boost economic progress not just in the province but the whole of the MIMAROPA (Mindoro-Marinduque-Romblon-Palawan) region as well.
The completed projects at San Fernando Port include the construction of a back-up area with roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ramp, a causeway, a reinforced concrete (RC) wharf with a Ro-Ro ramp, and an access road to the port.
Development works on the wharf, back-up area, and the port lighting system were accomplished at the Port of Bataraza.
For Borac Port, projects include the development of its back-up area, construction of concrete pavement, and supply and installation of lamp posts, rubber dock fenders, and mooring bollards.
The three projects are part of 19 seaport projects for Palawan, of which 13 are already completed and four more are ongoing.
PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the old port in Coron is being improved, particularly the port operations building. Aborlan Port, meanwhile, is being improved to cater not just for fishermen but also to handle cargoes and become an alternate port in southern Palawan other than Puerto Princesa.
Palawan governor Jose Alvarez said port projects fulfill the country’s commitment to enhance connectivity with members of the Association of South East Asian Nations.
