03 MARCH 2026 — As the Philippines navigates the potential impact of disruptions in the recently closed Strait of Hormuz amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, concerns over global shipping routes have intensified. In response, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) assures the public that the country’s premier maritime gateways remain fully operational across all major terminals nationwide.

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.

14 FEBRUARY 2026 – In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), through its Port Management Offices (PMOs) nationwide, rolled out a series of activities aimed at spreading joy, appreciation, and wellness among passengers, port workers, and employees across the country.

PPA General Manager Jay Santiago emphasized that beyond infrastructure and operations, the agency remains committed to initiatives that strengthen connections within port communities.

02 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) have committed to fast-tracking port improvements after top officials, led by Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez and PPA General Manager Jay Santiago, conducted on-site inspections to personally assess passenger experience and port operations.

24 JANUARY 2026 — As the world marks World Education Day, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) underscores the importance of expanding learning spaces beyond the walls of the classroom and bringing education closer to real-world experiences that shape national development.

16 JANUARY 2026 – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to further strengthen the nation’s maritime trade and connectivity in 2026, following a robust performance in 2025 that saw total cargo throughput reach 308.5 million metric tons, a 6.6 percent increase from 2024. This milestone underscores the vital role of Philippine ports in driving trade, supporting local industries, and connecting communities across the archipelago.

06 JANUARY 2026 — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) logged a record-breaking volume of passenger traffic during the Christmas and New Year holiday peak, recording 6,281,052 passengers nationwide from December 15, 2025 to January 5, 2026, the highest since the agency’s establishment in 1974 and a new milestone in domestic sea travel demand.

29 December 2025 — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has recorded a significant improvement in traffic flow and logistics efficiency following the implementation of coordinated infrastructure, operational, and traffic management measures to address the build-up of cargo vehicles resulting from the load limit imposed on the San Juanico Bridge from May 16 to December 12, 2025.