The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) generated a record PHP30.09-billion revenue in 2025, highest in its history, enabling the agency to declare its largest dividend remittance ever to the national coffers.
The 2025 revenue, which was 8.86 percent higher than the PHP27.64 billion in 2024 based on PPA’s unaudited financial report, was driven by sustained growth in vessel traffic and cargo throughput, higher storage revenues, strengthened regulatory income following tariff adjustments, and favorable gains from dollar-denominated tariffs.
These factors reflect the continued expansion of maritime trade activities and the effective implementation of the Authority’s revenue optimization and fiscal management strategies under the leadership of PPA General Manager Jay Santiago.
The PPA Board of Directors approved a dividend declaration amounting to PHP5,334,158,018, equivalent to 52 percent of net earnings for FY 2025, in compliance with Republic Act No. 7656 or the Dividends Law, which mandates government-owned and controlled corporations to remit at least 50 percent of their annual net income to the national government.
“With its consistent upward revenue trajectory, PPA is well-positioned to fund ongoing and upcoming port infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, improving logistics efficiency, and supporting tourism growth. This is a reflection of our commitment to modernizing our ports, strategic reforms, and the collective effort of PPA employees and stakeholders,” said GM Santiago.
From a long-term perspective, the PPA’s financial performance has demonstrated consistent growth. Total revenues have risen from PHP14.32 billion in 2016 to PHP27.64 billion in 2024, with regulatory income increasing from PHP6.82 billion in 2016 to PHP15.68 billion in 2024. This steady rise highlights the agency’s evolving role and its efforts to transform the Philippine port system into a more efficient and globally competitive sector.
PPA reaffirmed its commitment to delivering modern, sustainable, and resilient port infrastructure systems that contribute to economic expansion and inclusive national development.
