PPA generated ₱30.09 billion for FY 2025, driven by higher vessel traffic and cargo throughput.
26 FEBRUARY 2026 — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) continues to make history for sustaining its strong financial momentum after generating a record-breaking ₱30.09 billion in revenue for Fiscal Year 2025 according to its unaudited financial report, reflecting an 8.86% increase from year 2024.
The strong fiscal performance enabled the declaration of the largest dividend remittance ever recorded by the Authority. The PPA Board of Directors approved a dividend declaration amounting to ₱5,334,158,018, equivalent to 52% of net earnings for FY 2025, in compliance with Republic Act No. 7656 or the Dividends Law, which mandates government-owned and controlled corporations to remit at least 50% of their annual net income to the National Government.
The revenue surge was driven by sustained growth in vessel traffic and cargo throughput, higher storage revenues, strengthened regulatory income following tariff adjustments, and favorable gains from dollar-denominated tariffs. These factors reflect the continued expansion of maritime trade activities and the effective implementation of the Authority’s revenue optimization and fiscal management strategies under the leadership of PPA General Manager Jay Santiago.
“With its consistent upward revenue trajectory, PPA is well-positioned to fund ongoing and upcoming port infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, improving logistics efficiency, and supporting tourism growth. This is a reflection of our commitment to modernizing our ports, strategic reforms, and the collective effort of PPA employees and stakeholders,” said GM Santiago.
From a long-term perspective, the PPA’s financial performance has demonstrated consistent growth. Total revenues have risen from ₱14.32 billion in 2016 to ₱27.64 billion in 2024, with regulatory income increasing from ₱6.82 billion in 2016 to ₱15.68 billion in 2024. This steady rise highlights the agency’s evolving role and its efforts to transform the Philippine port system into a more efficient and globally competitive sector.
PPA reaffirmed its commitment to delivering modern, sustainable, and resilient port infrastructure systems that contribute to economic expansion and inclusive national development.
###