17/07/2025
𝐏𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆
17 JULY 2025 – Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago has ordered today, July 17, 2025, the activation of emergency and safety protocols in all PPA Port Management Offices (PMOs) nationwide as Tropical Depression (TD) Crising threatens parts of the country, prompting precautionary measures to ensure public safety and continued port operations.
“All PMOs are instructed to remain on high alert and implement all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of lives, cargo, and port infrastructure, and to mitigate the impact of the storm,” said GM Santiago.
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to safeguard the public and maintain essential transport services during inclement weather, all ports are on high alert status in anticipation of the brunt of TD Crising.
According to the 11:00 AM bulletin of PAGASA, the following areas are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1:
The southern portion of Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, the northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, the northern portion of Aurora, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, the northern portion of Ilocos Sur, and the northern and eastern portions of Catanduanes.
GM Santiago also called on all shipping lines to promptly notify passengers of any trip cancellations to prevent unnecessary port visits and avoid the buildup of stranded travelers.
“Some shipping lines have already issued notifications, but there are still others who fail to do so. That’s what we’re reminding them about. We strongly advise passengers to confirm the status of their trips directly with the shipping companies” GM Santiago emphasized.
PPA is also working with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure efficient handling and distribution of relief goods. Critical equipment and emergency supplies—such as power generators, communication tools, first aid kits, and food and water—have been prepositioned. Port facilities, cargo, and vessels are being secured to minimize potential damage, while focal persons have been assigned to monitor operations round-the-clock.
Meanwhile, the PPA also encourages passengers to monitor official social media pages for real-time updates and advisories on port and voyage status.
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