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The Philippine Ports Authority is working on 66 projects worth a total of P23.484 billion across various areas nationwide
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The projects are in various stages of completion from less than 1% to 98%
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28 projects are located in Luzon, 23 in the Visayas, and 14 in Mindanao, while one covers various ports nationwide
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is working on 66 projects worth a total of P23.484 billion spread across various areas nationwide.
The projects are in various stages of completion from less than 1% to 98%, according to a recent media presentation by PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago.
Of the total, 28 projects are located in Luzon, 23 in the Visayas, and 14 in Mindanao, while one covers various ports nationwide.
Some of these projects include:
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P883.182-million Currimao port expansion and restoration project
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P853.577-million Capinpin port expansion
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P934.206-million new port development in Babatngon, Leyte
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P243.700-million construction and installation of sewage transfer plant at various ports
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P597.035-million Puerto Princesa port expansion phase 1
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P418.150-million construction of cruise ship port in Coron, Palawan
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P635.034-million construction of wharf with breakwater piles at Claveria port, Cagayan
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P606.526-million Tapal port expansion
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P671.615-million construction of cargo port at Jubang port, Surigao del Norte
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P601.129-million Ormoc port expansion
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P627.597-million Balogo port expansion project
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P493.897-million cruise ship port in Balbagon port, Camiguin
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P576.642-million new port development in Lavezares, Northern Samar
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P568.765-million Banago port improvement project
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P743.978-million construction of cruise ship in Alegria, Aklan
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P606.526-million Tapal port expansion project
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P637.743-million Plaridel port expansion and improvement project
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P536.230-million Sindangan port expansion project
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P432.144-million Malalag port expansion and restoration project
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P693.56-million construction of wharf and port operational area with continuous roll-on/roll-off ramp at Catagbacan port, Bohol
For this year, PPA has completed several projects, including the P222.670-million Law Enforcement Building in Currimao Port, Ilocos Norte; P92.886-million K-9 Academy in Mabalacat, Pampanga; P312.114-million Balanacan Port Expansion Project in Marinduque; P473.623-million Tubigon Passenger Terminal Building in Bohol; and P620.637-million Jubang Cruise Terminal in Siargao.
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The cruise ship port in Jubang port in Dapa, Surigao del Norte is the first dedicated cruise terminal that PPA has completed.
Another dedicated cruise ship port will be located in Alegria, Aklan. The project has just started (1% completion).
Santiago said the port is intended to serve Boracay but is also located in mainland Aklan so that cruise ship passengers will also have the opportunity to explore not just Boracay, but also other areas in Aklan and other nearby islands.
For next year, PPA will also commence the construction of another dedicated cruise terminal in Puerto Galera, and will further elevate Surigao port as water level in the area has been rising.
Moreover, PPA will construct a new passenger terminal building at Surigao port since the current building can only accommodate 80-100 passengers when normal passenger traffic for every vessel is around 500.
For next year, Santiago said PPA is looking at P19.55 billion total expenses, including depreciation. Of this, P7.5-l billion to P8 billion is for infrastructure and goods.
He said PPA is confident of meeting its target revenue of P26.78 billion for 2024, and is looking at P28.11 billion for next year. – Roumina Pablo
