Panayam kay spokesperson Eunice Samonte ng Philippine Ports Authority

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00:00 We will be talking about important issues in the country

00:03 with the representatives of government agencies.

00:07 I am Nina Corpuz.

00:09 From the Philippine Forest Authority, I am Eunice Samonte.

00:13 We will be bringing programs and services for the people.

00:17 TUTOK LANG! Here is the new Philippines, now!

00:22 Eunice, good afternoon to you.

00:28 We know that one of the busiest, especially during the holidays or long weekends,

00:34 is the Philippine Forest Authority.

00:36 So, our question is, how is the preparation of the TPA for the long weekend and for the upcoming months?

00:43 Actually, what we are expecting now from the Philippine Forest Authority

00:47 is 1.4 million passengers from October 27 to November 5.

00:54 This means that we are now returning to our pre-pandemic numbers of passengers

00:59 because the restrictions are now more relaxed.

01:02 And most of our countrymen are taking advantage of this long weekend, of course.

01:07 And this is so that they can vote. Some of our countrymen are going home.

01:13 So, we have already issued a no-leave policy to the Philippine Forest Authority, General Manager Jason Tiago.

01:19 This means that all of our countrymen, from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao,

01:24 should have a duty from the Philippine Forest Authority.

01:29 And this is one of our preparations.

01:32 You said, Eunice, that you are expecting 1.4 million passengers.

01:38 So, how is it? Are the passengers' numbers high this Friday?

01:46 Actually, it's already high.

01:49 Yesterday, we already felt it because we personally went to Batangas Port

01:54 for the inspection of the PPA General Manager Jason Tiago.

01:58 You can see on your screen, JMJ really looked at every facility in Batangas Port

02:04 to ensure that we can really see the situation of our countrymen.

02:09 He looked at the restrooms, prayer rooms, children's rooms for our passengers.

02:14 And I also checked if our water refilling stations are really working.

02:19 So, that's one reason.

02:20 Because Batangas Port has the second highest number of passengers in our inspection this month.

02:27 So, are there any restrictions that can be brought to the ports?

02:32 And what are the things that can and cannot be brought by our passengers?

02:37 As far as we really remind our countrymen, don't bring too many things.

02:44 Because one of the things that delays the queue is the delivery of our countrymen's appliances.

02:51 Oh no, partner, we have appliances.

02:54 There's a washing machine there.

02:55 Oh no, there's a ref.

02:57 But for our countrymen, let's just travel light

03:01 so that we can have a safe trip and not delay the queue

03:06 and we really check that with our x-ray, baggage scanner, and of course, our canine units are also deployed.

03:13 But of course, we ask them to go at least five hours before they're scheduled to the ships

03:20 so that we can avoid the traffic jams going to the port.

03:27 I heard, Eunice, that if you like to eat longganisa, or magnet, or pork,

03:35 you can't bring it.

03:36 Yes, you can't.

03:37 Actually, there are other LGUs that prohibit it.

03:40 For example, yesterday in Batangas, we had longganisa and cutilio in the bath.

03:47 Maybe this is for outing.

03:49 Pork products are not allowed to go to Mindoro because this is the ordinance of their LGU.

03:56 It's the same with PMO Bohol and PMO Necros Oriental Siquijor.

04:01 LGUs there are prohibited, just like pork products.

04:06 So, it's prohibited to bring it to your trips.

04:09 We also have some that are marinated barbecues.

04:12 So, we really can't allow that because pork products are prohibited as much as we wanted to deliver it to their families.

04:21 But it's the ordinance of the LGU that's prohibited so we just plant it.

04:25 So, it's marinated and then we grill it when it arrives there.

04:29 Our fellow countrymen are really strict.

04:31 What if it's already cooked?

04:33 It's also prohibited because it's still considered a pork product.

04:36 Okay.

04:37 What about beef?

04:38 I have a lot of questions.

04:39 But for them, maybe we can bring beef or fish.

04:43 Beef is allowed.

04:45 Pork products are really prohibited because it's the ASF.

04:48 That's what other LGUs are afraid of.

04:50 And it's a harmful object.

04:52 Actually, yesterday, we saw people bringing chicken feed.

04:58 It's like they're going to bring it to the province, to your knives that are sharp.

05:03 But the ending is that they're going to leave it in the province because it's not allowed because it's a deadly weapon.

05:09 And I also want to remind our fellow countrymen not to bring gas.

05:14 We also have cooking utensils that are considered flammable materials.

05:24 So, we will just leave it.

05:26 I hope you listed the prohibited and not prohibited.

05:31 Or maybe they have a website that they can go to so they can see what they can and cannot bring so it's not a hassle.

05:39 So that we can save time and effort in bringing what you should bring,

05:44 they can go to the Facebook page of the Philippine Ports Authority

05:48 so they can see the lists of prohibited things to bring to each LGU and ports they're going to.

05:55 And we also have a hotline that you can see on our screen.

05:58 You can call anytime.

06:00 We've already tested it 24/7.

06:03 There's an answer to that.

06:04 So, those are the places we can go to PPA.

06:08 Most especially our Facebook page.

06:10 Someone monitors it 24/7.

06:12 Yes, you're really hardworking, especially this holiday.

06:16 How's the online booking system of our shipping lines?

06:20 Okay, when it comes to shipping line, this shipping line is under the Marina.

06:24 So, the Marina is in charge of that.

06:27 But then of course, we are encouraging the shipping lines that their ships should arrive on time.

06:34 And of course, we hope that the maintenance of the ships is done ahead of the peak season.

06:40 Because even if one ship is delayed, our passengers will be stranded for a long time.

06:46 That's what will happen to the ports, right?

06:48 So, we are calling on the shipping lines and the Marina to ensure that our ships arrive on time.

06:55 And of course, we have enough food for our passengers even if they are stranded.

07:02 Okay, as a last question, Eunice, do you have any reminders for our travelers?

07:07 We would like to remind our travelers who are still leaving for the port,

07:13 we hope that the number of people will increase later on in the port.

07:20 So, stay updated on our Facebook page of PPA.

07:26 All of our preparations are there, including the numbers that you can call.

07:30 And also, the prohibited goods.

07:33 I hope you will note that so that we can avoid any hazards.

07:36 And may our trips to the ports continue well.

07:39 Thank you very much, PPA spokesperson and my partner today, Eunice Samonte.

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