Description:

Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) hosted the Draft Final Workshop for the Project Preparation Study (PPS) for the Tri-City Ferry System (TCFS) Project in the Philippines on December 15, 2022, at the San Fernando Airport, Poro Point Freeport Zone, City of San Fernando, La Union. The workshop included a presentation and discussions on all aspects of the project including the considerations made from the last conducted workshop. In attendance are the Technical Working Group and other key stakeholders from PPMC; City of San Fernando, La Union Local Government Unit (LGU); Dagupan City, Pangasinan Local Government Unit (LGU); Alaminos City, Pangasinan Local Government Unit (LGU); National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region 1; Public-Private Partnership Center (PPPC); Philippine Ports Authority (PPA); Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 1; Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 1; and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region I.

The Tri-City Ferry System Project is a project which aims to connect the three (3) cities within Region I, the Cities of Alaminos and Dagupan in Pangasinan, and the City of San Fernando in La Union to provide an alternative transport mode that will develop and enhance business activities not only for the three pioneer cities but also for the coastal communities and other municipalities as well as to boost the tourism potential of the region.