Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) generated a record PHP30.9 billion revenue in 2025 driven by sustained growth in vessel traffic and cargo throughput.

In a message to reporters on Thursday, PPA spokesperson Eunice Samonte said other contributing factors to the largest dividend remittance ever made by the PPA were higher storage revenues, strengthened regulatory income following tariff adjustments and favorable gains from dollar-denominated tariffs.

"These factors reflect the continued expansion of maritime trade activities and the effective implementation of the Authority's revenue optimization and fiscal management strategies under the leadership of PPA General Manager Jay Santiago," Samonte said.

The 2025 reven...