The number of passengers in seaports across the country has reached pre-COVID levels during the Christmas rush, the Philippine Ports Authority said. | DYGalvezINQ
He said the volume of passengers is expected to decrease on Saturday, December 24, but it is expected to pick up again on January 2 when those who went to the provinces return to Metro Manila.
The PPA chief, meanwhile, expressed hope that those who are still traveling to their provinces on Saturday will make it in time for Christmas. He lamented the lack of available ships that can service travelers during the Christmas rush, pointing out that there are passengers who were forced to go overnight in ports as they wait for trips.
“Sana ay magkaroon ng sapat nang masasakyan na barko para makauwi ang mga kababayan natin. Generally speaking, medyo kulang talaga ang mga barkong lumalayag considering na tayo ay isang archipelago,” Santiago said.“Isang na-notice natin ay ‘yung mga barkong bumabagtas sa ating mga pantalan, medyo mabagal din ang takbo nila kaya tumatagal din ang biyahe. Mabagal din ‘yung balik para makarami sila ng trip,” he said.
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