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The Philippine Ports Authority suspends the collection of roll-on/roll-off terminal fees for all vehicles delivering rescue equipment and essential relief goods in support of government’s disaster relief and recovery operations following super typhoon Fung-wong (local name Uwan)
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The directive covers all vehicles transporting officially consigned government-owned rescue equipment or relief cargo bound for affected areas
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The waiver applies to all vehicles regardless of ownership, provided the shipment forms part of authorized operations by national government agencies, local government units, or other government instrumentalities
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended the collection of roll-on/roll-off terminal fees for all vehicles delivering rescue equipment and essential relief goods in support of government’s disaster relief and recovery operations following super typhoon Fung-wong (local name Uwan).
The directive issued by PPA general manager Jay Santiago covers all vehicles transporting officially consigned government-owned rescue equipment or relief cargo bound for affected areas.
The waiver applies to all vehicles regardless of ownership, provided the shipment forms part of authorized operations by national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), or other government instrumentalities engaged in disaster response.
All PPA Port Management Offices have been instructed to prioritize these vehicles in the queueing and loading process, ensure the proper and complete documentation of each transaction, including the name of the consigned agency, nature of cargo, vehicle plate number, and port of destination, and coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Coast Guard, Office of Civil Defense, and concerned LGUs to verify the legitimacy of relief operations.
As of this writing, Uwan is battering central and eastern parts of the Philippines. The 21st typhoon to affect the country this year, Uwan has sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (140 mph).
Two deaths have already been reported.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has closed some airports it operates, including Bicol International Airport.
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