00:00Philippine ports are fully prepared for the anticipated surge of travelers during the
00:04Christmas and New Year holidays. This, according to Philippine Ports Authority General Manager
00:09Jay Santiago, emphasizing that the priority is to ensure the safety, order, and comfort of all
00:15travelers, recognizing the importance of the holiday season for Filipinos. To achieve this,
00:20the PPA has deployed sufficient personnel to monitor and assist passengers. The measures
00:25implemented include a no-leave policy for critical port personnel, the addition of frontline staff
00:31in high traffic areas, intensified security screening, and non-stop monitoring of terminal
00:37operations. At the same time, the PPA will conduct inspections across its managed ports
00:44to maintain high standards throughout the holiday period.
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