Press Release: "As you enjoy the gifts of the President, as you enjoy the gifts of the Duterte Administration, please make a commitment that you will take care of these ports, you will take care of these gifts, you will take care of these facilities, because as you take care of them, many more will benefit and much more time will be spent by benefitting from, and enjoying these gifts."
With all sincerity and grateful appreciation and recognition of national and local government unity and cooperation, Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade expressed his utmost love and care to the people of Palawan, during the inauguration and blessing of the THREE (3) SEAPORT PROJECTS in the province, namely the Port of San Fernando in El Nido, Port of Bataraza in Brgy. Buliluyan, Bataraza, and Port of Borac in Brgy. Borac in Coron, today, 19 March 2021.
In his most heartwarming speech which drew a standing ovation from the audience, Secretary Tugade underscored the very essence of the ceremony, and that is the fulfillment of the long-awaited dreams of Palawan—enhanced connectivity and mobility.
"Nangarap sila [Palaweños] na dapat magkaroon ng puerto, dapat magkaroon ng connectivity, at dapat magkaroon ng mobility. Ngayong araw na ito, yung pangarap na 'yan ay nagkakatotoo. At, napakagandang pangarap pagka't ngayon 'ho, mag-inauguarate tayo ng hindi isang puerto, hindi dalawa, kundi tatlong puerto—kasagutan sa pangarap ng Palawan," Secretary Tugade said.
He added, "Ang connectivity at mobility na ating kinikilala at binibigyang-buhay, ito ay magbibigay ng ugnayan sa Palawan, hindi lamang sa mga islang nakapaligid dito, ngunit, magkakaroon ng ugnayan—mobility and connectivity—sa Luzon, Visayas, kasama na 'ho ang ASEAN."
The transportation chief likewise emphasized how auspicious and fruitful it is when the national and local government unite and work hand-in-hand, to realize such dreams for the Filipinos and for the country's future.
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, meanwhile, announced that there are other port development and improvement projects rolling in other municipalities of Palawan, particularly in Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Coron, and Aborlan.
"Dito po sa Coron, bagama't nagawa na po yung ating bagong pantalan diyan sa Borac, 'yun pong luma natin na pantalan sa Coron town, ay ii-improve pa po natin 'yan. Kailangan pong ayusin ang Port Operations Building diyan para mas maganda po ang serbisyo ng PPA sa ating port users, at kailangan po continuously ina-upgrade po ang mga pier dahil bugbog po talaga ang mga pantalan sa dami po ng biyahe," GM Santiago cited.
He further added, "Sa Aborlan naman po, ay kung papaano pa po natin mai-improve 'yung ating maliit na pantalan po doon, upang makapagsilbi rin po, hindi lamang po doon sa mangingisda, kundi para masilbihan din po yung mga diretso pong kargamento, as an alternate port po sa Southern Palawan, other than Puerto Princesa."
For his part, Palawan Governor Jose Chaves Alvarez underlined the importance of having political will to attain the successful attainment of various projects, such as the three ports that were inaugurated.
"Kung walang political will galing sa Palawan, walang political will mula sa PPA, at walang political will mula sa isang Secretary [Secretary Tugade] na halos hindi na natutulog [matapos lamang ang proyekto], hindi matatapos ang mga proyekto ni Pangulong Duterte. Ako'y nagpapasalamat kay President Duterte na when he assumed office in 2016, wala na pong tigil ang mga proyekto dito sa Palawan," Governor Alvarez said.
Members of the House of Representatives, as well as the Mayor of El Nido, have also expressed their messages of gratitude to the DOTr, the PPA, and the local government, in fulfilling the much-needed and much-awaited port infrastructure in Palawan.
2nd District Rep. Cyrille Abueg Zaldivar said, "Thank you very much sa ating Secretary Arthur Tugade, na talagang kapag nagsabi po siya na 'Gagawin ko,' ay talagang maisasakatuparan."
Meanwhile, 3rd District Rep. Gil Acosta, Jr. said, "Sec. Art, maraming salamat po at natupad na naman ang isang pangarap ng lalawigan ng Palawan."
Moreover, El Nido Mayor Edna Lim conveyed, "Kami po ay buong pusong nagpapasalamat sa lahat po ng taong tumulong para maidaos ang inauguration na ito."
The completed development projects for the Port of San Fernando are the development of causeway, back-up area, and a reinforced concrete (RC) wharf with RO-RO (roll-on, roll-off) ramps. In Bataraza Port, completed works include the expansion of wharf, back-up area, and port lighting system.
For the Port of Borac, completed projects include the development of the port's back-up area, and the installation of mooring and fender system.
With the developments of the 3 port infrastructure, realized by the DOTr, under the resolute leadership of Secretary Tugade, and the PPA, headed by GM Santiago, connectivity and mobility shall be enhanced in Palawan, and the sea-riding public and port users may now experience a comfortable and convenient maritime travel.
These projects shall likewise boost economic growth, not just in the province of Palawan, but in the whole MIMAROPA Region, and the entire Philippine archipelago.
Othe officials who were also present during the event are DOTr Undersecretary for Finance Garry De Guzman, Undersecretary for Administrative Services Artemio Tuazon Jr., Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan, Chief of Staff/Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Project Implementation Giovanni Lopez, Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs Goddes Hope Libiran, and PPA Port Management Office - Palawan Port Manager Elizalde Ulson.
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