State-run Philippine Ports Authority said it is set to inaugurate the country’s biggest seaport passenger terminal building at the Port of Cagayan de Oro on July 15.
Lodged in a two-story building with a total floor area of 5,597 square meters, the new CDO Port PTB boasts of a 1,176-passenger seating capacity at the ground floor and a 1,221-passenger seating capacity at the second floor.
PPA general manager Jay Santiago said the new facility was expected to boost opportunities for economic growth and tourism not only in the province of Misamis Oriental but also for the whole Northern Mindanao.
“The construction of this brand-new building will greatly strengthen the region as the global gateway to Mindanao. Once we inaugurate this on July 15, we are opening Cagayan De Oro to the nation and to the rest of the world as we pursue progress for our seaports,” Santiago said.
The new PTB can now accommodate up to 3,000 sea passengers daily, triple its previous passenger capacity of 1,000.
The Philippines’ largest port PTB also boasts of facilities and amenities that cater to the safety and comfort of sea passengers. These include security checkpoints with X-ray scanners for luggage, body scanners, security cameras, passenger boarding stations, assistance desks, designated green areas, play area for children and a child care station.
Construction of the PTB was completed in April this year.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade commended the PPA for its efforts to complete the massive port project for the people of Cagayan de Oro.
