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PPA turns over Pagadian Port to Mega Lifters

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Mega Lifters Cargo Handling Corp. (MLCHC) will manage and operate the Pagadian Port beginning this month.

PPA's Port Management Office of Zamboanga turned over the management of Pagadian port on Dec. 9, 2022, to MLCHC. PPA awarded the port terminal management contract, which has a P132.16-million concession fee.

PPA PMO Zamboanga Port Manager Arcidi Jumaani, MLCHC General Manager Rey Alarcon, Pagadian Mayor Manuel Co, representatives from the maritime, safety and security sector, and other port stakeholders were present during the turnover ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. PHOTO from PPA