PPA News & Events


28 AUGUST 2026 – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) sustained its growth momentum in the first half of 2026, generating ₱16.34 billion in revenue while recording higher cargo volumes, container traffic and cruise ship calls, underscoring the growing role of Philippine ports in driving trade, tourism and broader economic activity.

11 AUGUST 2026 – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) continues to strengthen its commitment to employee welfare by expanding access to healthcare benefits for its workforce. Through its accredited employees’ association, PANTALAN, the National Executive Board (PANTALAN NEB), with the assistance of the Human Resource Management Department (HRMD), today, August 11, 2026, signed a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) contract with MEDOCare Health Systems, Inc.

10 AGOSTO 2026 – Matapos ang magkakasunod na bagyo, tiniyak ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) na nananatiling ligtas at maayos ang mga operasyon ng mga pantalan sa gitna ng patuloy na epekto ng Southwest Monsoon o “Habagat,” sa pamamagitan ng maagang pagbibigay ng abiso at mahigpit na koordinasyon sa mga shipping lines at iba pang kinauukulang ahensya.

05 AGOSTO 2026 — Higit na pinalakas ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) ang pagpapatupad ng mga hakbang pangkaligtasan sa lahat ng pantalan sa bansa kasunod ng patuloy na epekto ng Tropical Storm "Maymay," na kasunod ng naging pananalasa ng Tropical Storm "Luis," upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga pasahero, manggagawa sa pantalan, at iba pang port stakeholders.

24 HULYO 2026 – Mas organisasado, mas maayos, at mas komportableng biyahe ang mararanasan ng mga pasahero sa Port of Lucena sa pagbubukas ng bagong Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), isang proyektong magpapalakas sa kapasidad ng pangunahing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) gateway ng Southern Luzon at magsisilbing pangmatagalang tugon sa patuloy na pagtaas ng passenger traffic sa rehiyon.

21 JULY 2026  Fresh from inaugurating the new Light Craft Landing Station in Benoni, Camiguin, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (July 21) inspected the newly upgraded Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the Port of Lucena, underscoring the government's continuing commitment to modernizing the country's maritime gateways under the Build Better More program.

17 HULYO 2026 – Higit pa sa pagdiriwang ng panibagong taon ng paglilingkod, itinampok ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) ang diwa ng bayanihan at malasakit sa pamamagitan ng mga programang nakatuon sa kapakanan ng mga empleyado bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-52 anibersaryo ng ahensya.

13 JULY 2026 – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the first-ever Light Craft Landing Station (LCLS) and inspected the Port Operations Building (POB) at the Port of Benoni in Mahinog, Camiguin, marking another milestone in the Marcos Administration's efforts to modernize the country's port infrastructure, strengthen inter-island connectivity, and support inclusive regional development.

11 JULY 2026 – For 52 years, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has been connecting islands, strengthening trade, expanding tourism, and creating opportunities for millions of Filipinos. As the agency celebrates its 52nd Founding Anniversary under the theme "Beyond the Ports: 52 Years of Building Gateways for Trade, Tourism and Transformation," PPA reflects on more than five decades of nation-building while continuing to set new milestones in financial performance, infrastructure modernization, digital innovation, and people-centered public service.

08 JULY 2026 – Just days before commemorating its 52nd anniversary, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) received another national recognition after once again earning a place among the country's top-performing government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), ranking sixth in dividend contributions to the National Government.