Asean long weekend draws more passengers to Southern Luzon ports

Inquirer.net - Nov 15, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Seaports in Batangas and Southern Luzon recorded increased passenger traffic on Saturday, Nov. 14, as travelers headed to their home provinces and tourist destinations ahead of the extended holiday declared for the Asean Summit, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). Batangas Port recorded 10,593 passengers as of noon on

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