Asian Terminals Inc. said Thursday it is supporting the government’s programs to reinvigorate local tourism as the sector recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
ATI said its Batangas Passenger Terminal, the country’s biggest and most modern interisland travel hub, is ready for the expected influx of passengers during All-Saints’ Day and All-Souls’ Day long weekend.
The company said it’s all systems go under ‘Oplan Byaheng Ayos’ (hassle-free travel) in partnership with port authorities, local governments and stakeholders.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his recent weekly vlog, encouraged Filipinos to explore, travel and discover the beauty of the Philippines as pandemic restrictions further ease and in view of the upcoming holidays.
ATI unveiled a bigger, better and smarter BPT in June equipped with world-class facilities such as an expansive and fully-air-conditioned passenger lounge, orderly ticketing offices, clean and gender-neutral restrooms, provisions for free wi-fi and clean drinking water and mobility features for the elderly and the differently abled as government’s major partner in port modernization.
It also put up huge overhead digital boards advising passengers on the schedule of departing vessels, their designated boarding gates and other relevant announcements.
BPT directly connects mainland Luzon to famous island destinations such as Mindoro, Romblon, Masbate, Iloilo, Boracay and Palawan and other Visayas and Mindanao locations through fast-crafts and domestic roll-on/roll-off vessels calling the port.
Popular food outlets also opened in BPT, including Seattle’s Best Coffee, Potato Corner, Mister Donut, Heaven’s Hamburger, Caramia Cakes & Gelato, Hongkong Style Noodles, apart from local delicacies and novelty shops for the ultimate passenger comfort and convenience.
BPT’s Phase 1 can comfortably accommodate around 3,500 passengers at any given time, with its capacity increasing to nearly 6,000 passengers upon completion of Phase 2 by next year.
