View source for PHP750M up to modernize Port of Iloilo

*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=788190
*Friday, July 31, 2015 
:(PNA), FFC/AJP/LCP/CBF/EDS

ILOILO CITY, July 31 (PNA) -- Senate President Franklin M. Drilon has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) the urgent need to upgrade the Port of Iloilo to enhance its shipping and cargo capabilities, particularly due to the heightened economic activities to be generated by government initiatives like the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project and the Iloilo Convention Center.

Drilon, in a radio interview here, urged the modernization of the Port of Iloilo which will play a critical role in the economic development of the whole Panay Island, amid the completion of major projects in the region.

According to Drilon, the lack of modern and efficient port facilities in Iloilo could hamper the growth of the city and province of Iloilo and of the entire Panay Island.

The Senate chief said that if not upgraded, the existing port facilities are not equipped to meet the demands for shipping services and cargo transport which are expected to escalate once the Jalaur project is finished.

Drilon's call as the government is allotting PHP 750 million for the development and expansion of the Port of Iloilo. The port is consist of three terminals including the old foreign pier at Fort San Pedro, the new river wharf at Brgy. Progreso Lapuz district and the international commercial port at Brgy. Loboc, Lapuz.