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PPA, led by General Manager Juan C. Sta. Ana, visited the PSC recently which coincided with the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses held in San Francisco within the first week of June.

Sta. Ana, who was accompanied by PPA Assistant to the General Manager for Corporate Affairs and Special Projects Hector E. Miole, expects to complete the sister port agreement by November of this year.

The Port of San Francisco, which is America’s gateway to East Asia, has the advantage of a naturally deep water, hundreds of square feet of covered storage, on-dock rails, acres of unobstructed lay-down space and modern and well maintained cargo

Manila, San Francisco to become sister portsThe Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is forging an agreement with the Port of San Francisco Commission (PSC) in its bid to facilitate trade at the Port of Manila.

GM Juan C. Sta. Ana (3rd from left) together with PPA Board of Directors (L-R) Engr. Apollo Enriquez and Atty. Nicasio Conti, Aproniano Boongaling, Jr., Special Asst. of House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte (2nd from right) and Hector E. Miole, AGM for CASP (R) meet with Philippine Consulate Officials in San Francisco headed by Deputy Consul General Jaime Escalon (3rd from right) and discussed, among others, the ongoing sister port relationship planned between the PPA and the Port of San Francisco.

After fine-tuning several kinks of the agreement, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) finally starts training junior and senior officials of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for better port management and development.

UNCTAD starts knowledge-transfer

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Data showed that net income reached P1.629 billion for the period in review compared to the P1.096 billion registered last year. The figure also eclipsed the P960 million target set for the period by 70%.

PPA General Manager Juan C. Sta. Ana explained that the strong financial performance is a testament to the measures being undertaken by the agency to reduce red tape and increase efficiency at the ports.

Gross revenue, meanwhile, reached P2.790 billion or about 32.5% higher than the P2.105 billion posted in the same period in 2013. The current figure is also higher by 17% compared to the target of P2.393

PPA net income up 49% in Q1The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted a 49% increase in net income for January to March 2014 after it eclipsed almost all its targets for the period.

billion.Port revenue is at P2.770 billion, 34% higher than the

P2.071 billion stashed last year. Compared to the target of P2.374 billion, it is also higher by 17%.

Fund Management Income, however, went down by 42% to P19.78 million as against last year’s figure due to increased operational spending resulting in lesser temporary idle cash available for use in short-term investments.

Total Expenses for the period, on the other hand, inched up by 15% to P1.160 billion although the figure registered is lower by 19% compared to the target of P1.009 billion.

Operating Expenses reached P1.060 billion or 12.72% higher than the P940.58 million posted last year. Compared to the target, it is lower by 20.42%. The increase in Operating Expense was primarily due to the increase in the cost of administration and continued repair and maintenance projects.

Non-Operating Expenses like financial charges and gain/loss on sale of disposed assets, increased by P31.81 million or 46.18% to P100.70 million. Such increase was due to Guaranty Fees on loans for the Batangas Port Development Project; Interest Expense on the P2 billion Corporate Notes (Domestic); and Interest Expense on foreign loans specifically the Batangas Port Development Project. n

World Maritime University visits PPA for capacity building

Photo shows PPA General Manager Juan C. Sta. Ana (2nd from right, seated) and WMU professor Michael Baldauf (2nd from left, seated) as well as PPA PDM for Manila and North Luzon Engr. Constante Fariñas (seated, right) and WMU delegate Santoshkumar Sahebrao Darokar (seated, left) and the entire WMU delegation. In July of last year, both parties inked an agreement involving a training program where the state-owned organization sends its qualified staff to WMU. The new program will complement the succession plan for the next batch of PPA officers. n

After signing a Memorandum of Understanding to train junior and senior officials of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently, a group of students and professors of the World Maritime University (WMU) visited the agency for capacity building on port operations and how to respond to current global economic trends and security concerns.

“With the bigger savings and higher financial flexibility, we can continue to upgrade

port facilities nationwide as well as better efficiency that will eventually translate

to better service to the travelling public and trade facilitation.”

GM Juan C. Sta. Ana

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From left to right (Front): Francis Aldrich Rubio, Marilou Fetalvero, Karlo Madrilejo, Ma. Luisa Velerio (NHCP), Asuncion Flores, Jasmin Pararuan, Carmenez Cruz, Elizabeth Cayabyab, Marietta Guerrero, Jewel Nicanor (PNP-SAF), Eddie Cordova. (Back) Manuel Sabate, Regner Gayramon, Winifredo Moraga, Danilo Estoesta, Rogelio Cascante, Melencio Alvaran, Jr. and Eric Locsin (not in photo).

Total cargo throughput reached 44.942 million metric tons (mmt) for the January-March period or about 4.68% higher than the 42.942 mmt posted in the same period in 2013.

The percentage of increase could have been higher if not for the day-time truck ban imposed by the City Government of Manila that effectively constricts the Manila Ports to handle more cargo.

It maybe recalled that in February, the Government of Manila imposed a day-time truck ban to ease vehicular traffic within the City. The Local Government only allows trucks to traverse City roads starting at 9PM on top of the limited window for some truckers starting at 10AM to 3PM. As a result, a significant number of vessels stop calling at the three Manila Ports due to longer turnaround time brought by congestion due to the pile-up of containers inside the ports.

Cargo volume up despite truck banPhilippine cargo throughput managed to register a modest increase in the first quarter of 2014 despite a lethargic performance from the Manila ports.

For the period, Shipcalls registered a decline of 5.01% to 82,946 calls compared to the 87,321 calls posted last year. Domestic vessel calls declined by 4.97% to 80,580 while foreign calls went down 6.45% to 2,366 from 2,529 calls last year.

Domestic cargo volume posted a 5.30% increase from last year’s 19.048 mmt to 20.058 mmt while foreign cargo registered a 4.19% hike to 24.894 mmt from 23.893 mmt. Import volume, meanwhile, went up 7.20% to 15.200 mmt from 14.179 mmt while export volume slightly decreased by 0.21% to 9.693 mmt from 9.713 mmt.

The strong hike in cargo volume was observed in Iloilo, Puerto Princesa and Ozamiz due to the rise in the shipment of metals and cement; increase in the volume of export cargoes at the private ports of Puerto Princesa; and the increase in the inbound and outbound domestic

cargoes in Ozamiz.Containerized cargoes registered

a 4.52% hike despite a flat growth posted at the Manila Ports wherein MICT handled about 426,444 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs); Manila South Harbor moving about 202,736 TEUs and the North Port with 218,732 TEUs. The figures are almost identical to the figure posted in the first quarter of 2013 except for the Manila South Harbor as it went down by 4.4% from 211,978 TEUs last year.

Domestic containers posted a 1.22% hike to 515,248 TEUs while foreign containers registered a 6.8% increase to 784,732 TEUs wherein imports posted an 8.25% increase to 390,499 TEUs while export posted a 5.4% increment to 394,233 TEUs.

Passenger volume declined by 1.71% to 12.391 million for the period in review compared to the 12.606 million posted in the Jan-Mar 2013 period. Domestic passengers went down by 1.69% to 12.370 million while foreign passengers went down 12.29% to 21,495. n

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“We look back and reminisce what we have done through the years and who we are now. The present gives us a sense of accomplishment, peace and readiness to face the future. Let us celebrate life!” PMO-Davao Port Manager Leonilo E. Miole admonished a mixed crowd of past and current workers.

In a two-day observance that started on March 31, 2014, the PMO organized a blood-letting session in tandem with the

PMO-Davao enters 37th yearPhilippine Ports Authority Port Management Office (PPA PMO) – Davao officially turned 37 on April 1, 2014.

Philippine Red Cross – Davao City chapter, a Thanksgiving Mass, an inter-color sportsfest hinged on Pinoy and other fun group games, food stalls-cum-bazaar then capped with awards/culmination program on the anniversary date itself.

Retired pioneer employees who were hired in year 1977 as well as those who opted to separate from service earlier either by resignation or optional retirement graced the awarding/party paving the way for reunions as the PMO also honored their contributions as former PPA public servants.

Among this year’s anniversaryhighlights was the awarding of the Top Ten Performers for the previous year. The honorees include: Nancy A. Prieto, Juvy R. Rancho, Lodrito G. Baculna, Jr., Rosemarie A. Rasonabe, Evelyn Y. Mundal, Alex R. Confesor, Felicidad D. Ho, Carlito F. Sintos, Diomellah O. Tejano and Editha C. Ramos.

Likewise, Fidelity Awards for the elite few remaining pioneers of PMO-Davao were acknowledged through certificates signed by the PPA General Manager and were presented to the following: Dante Armando A. Aguila, Engr., Joelson C. Arbotante, Engr. Fructuoso B. Capirig, Alex R. Confesor and Ricardo M. Suazo, Jr.

The PMO picked the theme: “At 37: Health and Wellness in the Port Community” to emphasize the need for work-life balance and team spirit. n

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Carrying paints and brushes, PM Cuison with a 30-man contingent, repainted the roof, gutters and exterior walls, did minor repairs, gardening and landscaping of the West Central School in Puerto Princesa in time for the opening of classes in June 1014.

The spirit of bayanihan among parents, teachers, students, community members and other organizations doing volunteerism work under the scorching heat of the sun, was a sight to behold.

With this activity, the goal of better quality education through the Brigada Eskwela program was already halfway reached.

The PMO could not be more

Puerto Prinsesa supports Brigada Eskwela 2014 Now on its second year, PMO Puerto Princesa, under the leadership of Port Manager Luis A. Cuison, took the initiative in collaborating with a school and spur the spirit of cooperation and genuine commitment among stakeholders.

grateful to be part of Brigada Eskwela, also known as the Bayanihan Para Sa Paaralan. The leadership of PPA PMO Puerto Princesa continues to win the hearts

of local government units in more ways than one – thru its pioneering act of adopting a school with the support of the port community. Truly a rewarding alliance! n

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The workshop aimed to support the development of tourism as guide for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the province.

Department of Tourism (DOT-7) Regional Director Rowena Montecillo was the guest speaker. According to statistics, Negros Oriental gained an increase of 50% or 463, 359 tourist arrivals in 2013 compared to that of 2012.

With this development, Negros Oriental already placed second to Cebu province in terms of tourist arrivals in Central Visayas. The top ten foreign visitors recorded were the Americans, Germans, French, Canadians, Britons, Australians, Chinese, Koreans, and Swiss nationals.

With the growing number of tourists, the local tourism action plan of DOT should be aligned with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) that should identify the priority tourism development areas in the province. The key development strategies of the action plan include: 1) Product development and marketing and promotions 2) Market accessibility, connectivity and destination infrastructure; and 3) Tourism institutional, governance and human resource capacities.

The said plan was presented to the stakeholders composed of the different heads and representatives of various government agencies, business and academe

PMO Dumaguete joins 1st Negros Oriental Tourism Roadmap Workshop and LaunchingPMO-Dumaguete participated in the workshop and launching of the 1st Negros Oriental Tourism Road Map and Action Plan recently at the Negros Oriental Convention Center and Hotel with the attendance of about 150 local stakeholders all over the province.

sectors, non-government organizations and local government units.

PPA, being one of the members of the Infrastructure and Utilities Sectoral Committee during the workshop, submitted a short list of proposed Port Development Projects for public ports located within the province of Negros Oriental. The Governor Roel R. Degamo thanked PPA Dumaguete management for the support and cooperation it extended during the said activity. (by Michael Mate) n

“Negros Oriental gained an increase of 50% or 463, 359 tourist arrivals in 2013 compared to that of 2012 placing it second to Cebu province in terms of tourist arrivals in Central Visayas.”

-- Rowena Montecillo DOT-7 Regional Director

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Is the Port of Dapitan the next ‘big thing’ in the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) port system?

From the looks of it, yes! It is now somewhat a virtual ‘blank check’ for the authority as the port

becomes a magnet not only for businesses outside but also for port operators as well as logistics service provider asking if and when the port will be privatized. The latest of which was supply chain service provider Fast Logistics…

Dapitan is a major trunkline of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH), created by the administration of then President Arroyo. It serves as the backdoor of the Western Nautical Highway, which connects seven

other RORO Ports from Luzon and Visayas, namely, Batangas City; Calapan Port, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro; Roxas Port, Municipality of Roxas Occidental Mindoro; Caticlan Jetty Port, Malay Aklan; Dumangas, Iloilo City; Bredco Port, Bacolod City; Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

The port is located at Barangay San Vicente, Dapitan City with a total area of 18,255 sq. meters, a terminal Area of 186 sq. meters and with two RO-RO Ramps measuring 11x9 meters each.

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The dialogue was aimed at disseminating the contents and salient provisions of OTS Memorandum Circular (MC) 003-2013 re: Guidelines for the Issuance of International and National Security Certificates (ISSC/NSSC), Statement of Compliance of Port Facility (SoCPF) and Statement of Compliance of Security Regulated Port (SoCSRP).

Capt. Pedro R. Lopez discussed

San Fernando holds DOTC-OTS Consultative MeetingThe DOTC-Office for Transportation Security conducted a consultative meeting on the latest security measures with the maritime industry stakeholders of Northwestern Luzon area on March 12, 2014 at the PPA, PMO San Fernando Training facilities.

the contents/salient provisions of the MC. The open forum was facilitated by Mr. Jonathan Maliwat while Director Suria and Atty. Miguel Oraa clarified the issues and concerns raised by the participants.

Director Suria said that relevant comments and inputs that were brought up in the consultation will be analyzed and evaluated by the Bureau for inclusion in future amendments to the MC as maybe necessary. He also informed that the OTS is looking into professionalizing the position of Port Facility Security Officers. (by Remy Ancheta-Trinidad) n

Director Eriberto C. Suria, Jr., Officer-in-Charge, Maritime Transportation Security Bureau requested the assistance of the officers of the PMO to provide the venue for the 60 participants from the PCG, MARINA, PMO San Fernando as well as port related agencies to include private port operators/owners while the OTS provided the logistics.

Zamboanga Port ‘Traveler’s Hub’ pushedThe PPA Port District Office – Southern Mindanao (PDO-SoMin)Engineering Services Division (ESD) staff here held the pre-construction meeting with stakeholders on March 20, 2014 formalizing the start of the Traveller’s Hub (TH) project.

“This project is very significant as this culminates the many years of advocating for a dedicated terminal for foreign-going passengers in the Zamboanga baseport,” PDO-SoMin Port District Manager Atty. Christian V. Santillan conveyed.

The TH is part of the country’s compliance to the multi-lateral talks related to the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) particularly on initiatives toward harmonizing the Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) processes of the four member-nations.

Currently, the Zamboanga baseport is catering to Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia-bound passengers

using the Passenger Terminal Shed (PTS) II located within Container Freight Station (CFS) at the container yard.

Acting ESD Manager Engr. Jameson L. Lee expressed optimism and relief that the P13,131,206.64 worth project has finally bankrolled after the many roadblocks it faced since the preliminary design work started in 2009.

Alraf Construction and Enterprises, an ISO 9001-2008 certified firm owned and managed by Engr. Al-Hasan C. Hasiman based in Zamboanga City is the winning bidder which will implement the TH.

The project is estimated to be completed within 300 calendar days from March 12, 2014.

The scope of work for the single detached 600 sq.m. floor area TH with 240 seating capacity includes the entire construction phases from mobilization, concreting, masonry, ceiling, finishing, electrical, fire alarms system, painting, drainage and provisions for public health and safety standards.

The new structure will be erected on a designated lot area of1,464.65 sq.m. adjacent to the existing PTS 1near Gate 1.

Once finished, the new TH will be subjected to the standard one-stop shop type of CIQS clearances as a pre-departure requisite without having to leave the building prior to boarding. n

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terminals.Under the proposed partnership, both parties will

share general information, policies and best practices on port planning and building, port management and operations, information technology, personnel training, environmental protection measures, port safety and security, supply chain logistics and cruise tourism, among others.

It is also aimed at encouraging more trade and business opportunities between the two ports by promoting the benefits of doing business with sister ports.

In 2011, the PPA forged a sister port agreement with Incheon in South Korea. The agreement was aimed at promoting trade and maritime transport between the two countries by way of mutual assistance and port cooperation particularly in the fields of port studies, training and apprenticeship, exchange of information, technical assistance as well as traffic development and promotion of services between the two ports.

In 2004, PPA likewise signed a sister port agreement with China’s Guangzhou Port Authority intended to facilitate shipment of goods between Guangzhou and the ports of Manila and Davao.

Aside from the Port of San Francisco, the PPA is also currently evaluating a pool of international ports with which it may enter into the same agreement. n

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The salient features of the program include Worldwide Network-based Structure, Public-Private-Partnership model, Sustainable training and capacity building program, Human Resources empowerment tool

for talent management and local ownership, Powerful scheme to induce value-added solutions in port communities, Robust methodology for knowledge sharing and ICT advancement and High-end course on “Modern Port Management”.

This Certificate course, meanwhile, requires 240 hours of training involving eight modules and dissertation. The

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Port Manager Luis A. Cuison, in his welcome remarks, cited the gains the PMO achieved through hard work, commitment and the concerted efforts of everyone.

“I cannot do this alone. It is your support and cooperation that our battles are won, that catapulted this PMO in the spotlight,” Cuison said.

The celebration was graced by Rommel A. Ibuna, PCBSI General Manager, the event’s guest of honor and speaker. In his message, he emphasized the renewed challenge facing the cargo handling operations in PMO Puerto Princesa and how he proposes to improve the company’s level of engagement in the years to come considering the emerging development in terms of cruise tourism and the role it is going to play in partnership with PPA.

A Thanksgiving Mass was also offered together with the blessing of two new vehicles for the Port Police and the Resource Management Division.

A fitting curtain-raiser to the PMO’s 37th Anniversary was the volunteerism act of the PMO to

Puerto Princesa celebrates 37th yearThe Port Management Office-Puerto Princesa celebrated its 37th Anniversary on June 2, 2014 adopting the theme “Green Ports and Cruise Tourism: The Emerging Challenges of Palawan Development”.

the “BrigadaEskwela” also known as the Bayanihan Para Sa Paaralan. The celebration was capped by the “tree dispersal” where balayong seedlings from the PMO Nursery, and 200 ipil/narra seedlings donated by the Kiwanis Club of Puerto Princesa were distributed to all guests and employees, to promote “Clean and Green” way of life. n

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Chairperson Juan C. Sta. AnaMembers Raul T. Santos Tomas B. Carlos David R. Simon

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1.3 billion: The estimated number of internet users in Asia and the Pacific as of 2013, which represents an internet penetration rate of 31.9%. In Europe, the internet penetration rate is 74.7%, while in the Americas 60.8%. Internet penetration rate is commonly defined as the percentage of population using the internet.

600 million: The number of women and girls in developing countries using the internet. This

Digital Revolution for Asia’s Women: Bridging the Gender DivideThough the use of internet and mobile phones has skyrocketed over the past years, women in developing Asian countries are being left behind by the digital revolution. This is holding them back and costing society and the economy dear.

figure is deceivingly large, as it belies a significant difference between men and women in terms of access to the Internet. In South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, nearly 35% fewer women than men have access to the internet. In Central Asia, the number is nearly 30% and in sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 45%.

21%: The percentage of women who are less likely to own a mobile phone than men in low and middle-income countries. In South Asia, the

figure goes up to 37%. The gender digital divide, i.e., the gap between men and women in terms of access to Information and Communication Technologies is still large.

9 in 10: The number of women who feel more secure, connected, and productive because of their mobile phone.

350,000: The number of women using mobile phones commercially by the end of 2008 as a result of the Village Phone program of Grameenphone. 58,500 new phones were distributed in rural areas in Bangladesh as part of this ADB-supported project.

50: The number of community e-centers in Bhutan that are helping adolescent girls in rural areas learn computer skills and programming.

Up to $18 billion: The estimated increase in gross domestic product across developing countries if the number of women and girls accessing the internet is doubled to 1.2 billion in 3 years. (www.adb.org) n

The gap between men and women in terms of access to Information and Communication Technologies is still large.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) joins the nation in celebrating its 116th Independence Day with the theme: “Pagsunod sa mga yapak ng Pilipino tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago” on June 12, 2014 held in Luneta park led by VP Jejomar Binay and Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada. (by Jennifer Lopez) n

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