PPA SLAPS 30-DAY SUSPENSION VS BEN LINE AGENCIES, TRAVELPEOPLE AFTER CRUISE CHAOS
21 DECEMBER 2023, MANILA — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) put the hammer down as it slapped a 30-day suspension against ship agent Ben Line Agencies, Inc. and shore excursion provider TravelPeople Ltd. after a cruise disembarkation fiasco at the Port of Manila went viral.
After a thorough investigation of the chaos that occurred during the docking of the MV Norwegian Jewel cruise ship at the Port of Manila last November 30, the regulator has suspended the Permit to Operate (PTO) of Ben Line Agencies and TravelPeople Ltd. for a period of thirty (30) days.