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Philippine Ports Authority

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is the government agency responsible for managing and operating ports nationwide, playing a crucial role in the country's transportation and economic development. Recent controversies have raised concerns over procurement practices, while the PPA has also been involved in initiatives promoting sustainability and improving port operations.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, October 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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Thu, October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Tulfo questions PPA's P168M body camera purchase citing overpricing

Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the Philippine Ports Authority's (PPA) purchase of 191 body-worn cameras in 2020 for P168 million, citing alleged overpricing and potential collusion.

Thu, September 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM

PPA official shot dead in Palawan; P630,000 reward offered for killer's arrest

Atty. Joshua Abrina, a former legal officer for the Department of Education (DepEd) in Palawan and current official of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), was shot dead in front of his home in Puerto Princesa City.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM

PPA terminates MAC Builders contract for Zamboanga Port PTB project due to delays

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) terminated the contract with MAC Builders, Inc. for the Zamboanga Port Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) project, effective September 4, due to prolonged delays and design misalignment with current needs.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM

PPA suspends port ops due to tsunami advisory

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended port operations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao due to a tsunami advisory following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Mon, July 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM

DOTr, PCG, PPA offer free rides amid flooding

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are offering free rides today, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, using trucks and buses to assist commuters stranded by flooding.

Mon, July 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

PBBM orders free public transport due to heavy rains

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Transportation and other agencies to offer free public transportation starting at 12 noon on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains and flooding.

Mon, July 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM

MMDA suspends number coding scheme due to heavy rains

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended the number coding scheme in Metro Manila on Monday afternoon due to heavy rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon.

Thu, July 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM

ATI invests P120M in eITVs for Manila South Harbor

Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) is investing P120 million to introduce the country's first full fleet of 15 electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) at Manila South Harbor.

Mon, July 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM

PPA marks 51st anniversary with weeklong activities

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is celebrating its 51st anniversary with a weeklong series of activities themed "Sustaining the Legacy, Strengthening the Nation."

Tue, July 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM

DSWD places food packs in 25 ports for stranded passengers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun placing ready-to-eat food packs in 25 major ports across the Philippines to aid passengers stranded during calamities.