The Philippines is very much known to the rest of the world as a tropical paradise. Blessed with countless numbers of beautiful and amazing beaches, tourists flock to the country to experience this. Standing out from the list of the best beaches in the country is Palawan. In fact, Palawan has even been named the “best island in the world,” a title given by renowned international travel magazine Travel+Leisure. To give tourists and locals an easier time heading to Palawan’s famed islands, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed the construction of a modern port in Borac, Coron, Palawan.
The port development project was started back in November 2018 by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) alongside the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). And today, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade happily announced the official completion of the modern port dedicated to Borac, Coron, Palawan.
Secretary Arthur Tugade has stated, “Ang bayan ng Borac ay matatagpuan sa Coron, Palawan. Ito ay nakaharap sa isla ng Mindoro.” He added, “Noon, wala ni isang pantalan sa Borac, kaya lubhang napakahirap marating ang isla. Kung saan-saan lamang dumadaong ang mga bangka at iba pang sasakyang pandagat papunta at paalis dito.”
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the project was started so that both residents and tourists entering and leaving the island would be able to travel safely and more comfortably. In addition to this, ships containing deliveries to the island would be able to render their services more efficiently.
“Hindi na kailangan pang humimpil ng mga bangka o barko kung saan-saan, dahil mayroon nang nakalaang daungan para sa mga ito. Dahil dito, mas magiging madali at maginhawa na ang biyahe ng mga turista at kargamento sa lugar na kadalasan ay galing sa Batangas at iba pang lugar sa Luzon,” said Secretary Tugade.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is enthusiastic that the port will further serve its purpose not only at the national level but also in international travels.
The DOTR has revealed, “Inaasahan din na ang pantalan ay isa sa mga magiging pangunahing port of calls ng mga international cruise ships na inaasahang manunumbalik sa Palawan, oras na matapos ang pandemya.”
The government agency is also ensuring the national public that they are currently working on strengthening the maritime connectivity and mobility of the country.
