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Inspection of the Banago Port Improvement Project 12/12/2025

Barangay Banago, Bacolod City December 12, 2025 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, led the inspection of the Banago Port Improvement Project in Bacolod City. Situated in Barangay Banago, the port plays a crucial role in passenger transportation, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) services, and the shipment of vital goods such as sugar, rice and corn that support both local and regional economies. It also provides easier access to nearby tourist destinations, including Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary, Patag in Silay City, and Lakawon Island. One of the major improvements to the port’s facilities is the Port Operations Building (POB), which addresses the increasing need for safe, efficient and future-ready port operations in Bacolod City. “Itong Banago Port kasi, ito ’yung main na gateway port ng Philippine Ports Authority dito sa Negros Island. Ngayon, bago nagkaroon tayo ng improvement dito…’yung lumang Port Operations Building natin nandoon sa may dulo, ang kinatatayuan non ay parte ng pier na kung saan ang ilalim nun ay mga nakapilote lamang, meaning hindi siya nakapila. Mararamdaman mo ‘don kung ikaw ay nandoon sa loob ng building mismo tuwing may a-atrako, may magda-dump na barko, talagang nanginginig yung buong building at makikita mo talagang hindi ligtas. Maliban pa ’don ay matanda na din ’yung pasilidad,” PPA General Manager Santiago said in an interview, explaining the situation at Banago Port before the improvement project was implemented. “Ang ginawa natin, sinigurado natin na makapagtayo ng mas malaki, mas moderno at mas maginhawang Passenger Terminal at Port Operations Building kung saan ang kinatatayuan natin ngayon,” he added. The new facility features a modern, dedicated operations center, enabling the existing terminal to focus exclusively on passenger service. Additional upgrades include widening the causeway to improve road access and traffic flow and installing a covered walkway to protect passengers from inclement weather. A free shuttle service also transports passengers between the POB and the pier. The modernization of Banago Port is expected to boost broader economic activity throughout Negros Occidental. Its upgraded infrastructure is set to generate ripple effects in shipping, transportation, retail, tourism and related sectors, reinforcing the Province's position as a vibrant economic center. Connect with RTVM Website: http://rtvm.gov.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentialcom and www.facebook.com/rtvmalacanang YouTube: @RTVMalacanang Tiktok: @RTVMalacanang