PPA suspends port ops after tsunami alert
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended port operations in high-risk coastal areas following a tsunami advisory issued after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia.
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Philippine Ports Authority
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) manages port operations nationwide, recently suspending activities due to a tsunami advisory after an earthquake. The PPA also collaborates with DSWD to preposition ready-to-eat food packs at 25 major ports for stranded passengers during disasters. Additionally, the PPA is upgrading Amandayehan Port in Samar to address transport challenges caused by load restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.
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Last updated at July 30, 2025.
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