Together we make things happen - Philippine Ports Authority

Together,Mission / Vision / Mandate 1Message of the General Manager 2Shipping and Trade Performance 4Port Services 7Physical Infrastructure Development and Maintenance 10Financial Performance 14Sustainability, Environment and People 16Five-Year Performance Highlights 24Locally Funded Projects Completed in 2008 26Ongoing Locally Funded Projects as of End of 2008 27Port Statistics 28Financial Statements 33we make things happenBoard of Directors 50Executive Officers 52Port District Office (PDO) /Port Management Office (PMO) Managers 54New Appointments 55Business Address 56our coverThe Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has definitely become a potent pillar ofthe government in the nation’s thrusts towards economic development. Overthe years and in pursuit of its mandate, PPA has continued to strengthen thenation’s trade and commerce by singlehandedly providing an expansive andseamless network of infrastructure facilities to benefit producers, businessmen,consumers, end users and the travelling public; provide user-driven servicesfor its customers and connect the various island chains of the archipelago tomainstream commerce and trade.Behind PPA’s success are its people - a team of driven and committedManagement and workforce who unremittingly steer the organization towardsthe gargantuan task of sustaining its enviable record of achievement in thearea of port facilities development and operation backstopped by appropriatesystems and technology.The proposed theme for this year’s annual report - “Together, we make thingshappen” - pays tribute to the enduring spirit, teamwork, focused mindset andcommitment towards work of the men and women behind PPA’s operation.The annual report’s cover design and accompanying images vividly captureand deliver the theme’s message of PPA’s men and women as they go abouttheir usual 24/7 grind of minding PPA’s operations.Orange and yellow were used as the design’s primary thematic colors tocreate a vibrant and forward looking work perspective and approach. Thecolor orange in the context of psychology symbolizes enthusiasm while yellowconnotes optimism and intelligence. Polygons in the shape of arrows wereconstantly used throughout the design to support the concept “forward”.