PPA eyes PH to be Asia's next cruise tourism hub after clinching 2023 Best Cruise Destination in Asia
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00:00 The Philippine Ports Authority or PPA reveals its plan to build more ports as the country aims to
00:05 become Asia's next cruise tourism hub. This after the Philippines bagged the 2023 Best Cruise
00:12 Destination in Asia in the latest World Cruise Awards. PPA General Manager Jade Santiago said
00:18 they eye to build ports in Coron, Palawan, Siargao, Camiguin, Boracay and Puerto Galera
00:25 to further attract tourists and provide them a safe and convenient experience traveling to the
00:31 said tourist spots. Currently there are ports under the PPA that cater to Curimau in Ilocos
00:37 Norte, Salomagi in Ilocos Sur, Manila, Bohol and El Nido in Palawan.