In support of the national government’s disaster relief and recovery operations following Super Typhoon “Uwan,” the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has suspended the collection of Roll-On/Roll-Off Terminal Fees (RRTF) for all vehicles delivering rescue equipment and essential relief goods.
The directive, issued by PPA General Manager Jay Santiago, covers all vehicles transporting officially consigned government-owned rescue equipment or relief cargo bound for affected areas. The waiver applies regardless of vehicle ownership, provided that the shipment forms part of authorized operations by national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), or other government instrumentalities engaged in disaster response.
GM Santiago said the measure reflects the Authority’s continued commitment to ensuring the swift and unhampered transport of much-needed supplies and equipment to affected communities. “In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the prompt delivery of government assistance and disaster response in the aftermath of the typhoon, we have implemented the waiver of Roll-On/Roll-Off Terminal Fees effective today, November 9,” GM Santiago said.
“This will ensure that life-saving equipment and essential supplies reach affected communities without delay. Waiving terminal fees for vehicles carrying government rescue and relief cargo is part of our commitment to expedite assistance and recovery operations,” he added.
All PPA Port Management Offices (PMOs) have been instructed to prioritize these vehicles in the queueing and loading process, ensure the proper and complete documentation of each transaction, including the name of the consigned agency, nature of cargo, vehicle plate number, and port of destination, and coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and concerned LGUs to verify the legitimacy of relief operations.
The PPA remains on full alert and continues to extend logistical support to facilitate the efficient delivery of aid and government resources to affected regions, reaffirming its role as a vital partner in the country’s disaster response and recovery efforts.
