The DOTr has completed the expansion of a seaport project at the Puerto Princesa Port, as well as the acquisition of new maritime assets, which are slated to boost the maritime security in the area.
“Talagang happiness [is in the air] ‘pagkat in addition sa ating pantalan na ini-inaugurate ngayon, alam n’yo po ba na nakagawa na ang Kagawaran ng Transportasyon at ang PPA, under the guidance of President Duterte, ng 14 port projects dito sa Palawan,” Tugade said.
“Nagkaroon ng koneksyon sa lokal, nagkaroon ng koneksyon din ‘ho sa international. Never before has this reality been born and begotten in the Republic of the Philippines,” he further said. “Habang patuloy pong nababawasan ang mga restriction dahil sa COVID-19, inaasahan po nating mas gaganda pa ang productivity ng pantalan partikular na sa long-haul connection nito sa Kamaynilaan at ang pinaplanong connectivity nito sa isla ng Mindoro via the port of Bulalacao,” PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said.
The new maritime asset is expected to boost PCG’s capability in patrolling and securing the Philippine waters and in intensifying its response efforts and operations, especially during disasters.Moreover, the PCG has formally inaugurated the new Coast Guard Station Kalayaan located in Pag-Asa Island in Palawan. In partnership with PCG Auxiliary , the PCG upgraded the station to improve the living condition of Coast Guard personnel deployed in Pag-Asa Island.
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