The Department of Transportation(DOTr) yesterday inaugurated the completed expansion project at the Puerto Princesa Port in Palawan.
President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration together with Arthur Tugade, DOTr secretary, and Jay Santiago,Philippine Ports Authority(PPA) general manager.
The construction of additional back-up area for Puerto Princesa Port was completed last July.This will make the port more productive, particularly its long-haul connection to Metro Manila and planned connectivity to the island of Mindoro via the Port of Bulalacao.
For the past five years, the Puerto Princesa Port underwent several expansions and improvements to address the needs of its users, DOTr said. The seaport serves as the province’s primary maritime gateway for commerce, trade and tourism.
Around 1,500 international and local vessels call at Puerto Princesa Port per year, while it also handles approximately 1.7 metric tons of cargoes.
