The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted P16.34 billion in revenues for the first half of 2026, surpassing its target by 7.61 percent and rising 11.31 percent from the P14.68 billion earned in the same period last year.
This strong financial performance comes as the administration prioritizes transport infrastructure upgrades to boost connectivity, capacity and economic growth. PPA general manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago said the results stem from focused efforts on better operations, port modernization, revenue optimization, and expanded capacity to match the country’s growing economy.
“Our first-half results show our investments and reforms are delivering. Sustained trade activity, better connectivity, rising tourism and higher revenues give us more resources to build modern, improved ports for Filipinos,” Santiago said.
Revenue growth tracked rising port activity. Total cargo volume reached 154.03 million metric tons, up 3.08 percent from 149.42 million tons in H1 2025. Container traffic climbed 2.65 percent to 4.30 million TEUs, from 4.19 million TEUs a year prior.
Higher shipments of key commodities drove throughput gains, including crude minerals in Eastern Leyte/Samar and metalliferous ores in Surigao and Zamboanga del Norte. Containerized cargo rose in NCR North, Palawan and Batangas, while foreign container traffic grew in NCR South, Davao and the Manila International Container Terminal.
Santiago noted steady cargo and container volumes underscore how critical an efficient port network is to national supply chains and industries. “As an archipelago, ports sit at the heart of Philippine commerce. Every upgrade speeds up goods movement, aids local enterprise, and lifts our global competitiveness,” he added.
