With the expected upsurge of passenger traffic

PPA ENSURES SAFE AND CONVENIENT PORT TRAVEL

In anticipation of the influx of passengers that will be passing through the ports with the upcoming opening of classes come June, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are  continuously and strictly adopting  appropriate measures to ensure the  safety, security and  convenience of the passengers, ships and cargoes  in  the  ports.

Among the measures that shall be continuously undertaken especially during this season where passengers are at peak  are the provision of help desks and the passenger assistance centers (PAC) as well as the coordination with various government agencies  involved  in  port security and safety.  Also  included  in the   safety and security measures  to be undertaken are the   security alertness  particularly of the security and safety personnel  as well as the availability of  efficiently  functioning  baggage X-ray machines and walk through  detectors.

The Passenger Assistance Center (PAC) manned by PPA port operations personel and other government agencies such as the Phil. Coast Guard (PCG), PNP Maritime Command and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) shall address the problems encountered by passengers and other related concerns.

PPA GM Juan Sta Ana  said that Port Security has already been established nationwide  but  more security alertness, however, will be observed during this peak  passenger season. “ Port personnel especially the security guards are under strict instructions to extend utmost courtesy to the passengers and are directed to be always watchful to unattended baggage and to periodically check on all corners,  and garbage bins for suspicious objects which shall be immediately coordinated with the local PNP for proper disposal”  he furthered.