TRANSPORTATION Secretary Jaime Bautista made a surprise visit to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on July 7 to familiarize himself with the operations of all agencies under the Department of Transportation (DoTr). President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. named veteran airline executive Jaime 'Jimmy' Bautista as secretary-designate of the DOTr along with other key nominees in his administration's transportation cluster.

Bautista revealed to PPA officials his plans to further develop the port industry and enhance the benefits to shippers and travelers.