'Nautical highway needs support from govt, people'

By Yashika F. Torib

Jun 05, 2023 12:38 am

THE Philippines has an established nautical highway system, but it lacks the infrastructure and support from the government and the people, Mary Ann Pastrana, chairman of the Archipelago Philippines Ferries Corp. (APFC), the shipping company that owns and operates Fastcat, said.

Guesting on SMNI News Channel's 'Business and Politics' program hosted by The Manila Times CEO Dante 'Klink' Ang 2nd, Pastrana encouraged the government and the riding public to support sea transport to better connect the country's islands.

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