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Globalport Matnog Adopts 1 Hectare Mangrove Land

On February 1, 2023 Globalport Matnog, in cooperation with the Municipality of Matnog & The Department of Environment & Resources CENRO in Matnog, adopted a 1 – hectare of mangrove land where mangrove tree seedlings will be planted as part of the company’s commitment to help protect and preserve the environment. Globalport Matnog has committed to plant 100 seedlings throughout the duration of its 15-year concession agreement with the Philippine Ports Authority. Located in Brgy. Genablan, Oriental, Matnog Sorsogo, the land was officially turned over to Globalport Matnog in a land adoption ceremony facilitated by DENR. Through this adoption, we will see and monitor the progress of the seedlings in the years to come. Globalport Matnog vows to conduct mangrove tree planting activities every quarter throughout the duration of its concession.

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Globalport Zamboanga Holds Its First Annual Medical Mission

Globalport Zamboanga Terminal Inc. (GZTI) conducted a medical mission for over 100 kids in Barangay Zone IV, Zamboanga City last December 16, 2022.

Among the services provided were free medical consultation and check-up for kids, ages 3-10 years old led by Joshua Manahan, company doctor. Free medicines, sanitary kits with toothbrush, towel, face masks and alcohol were also given to the kids. Toys, loot bags and porridge for all were also distributed as part of the said activity.

The medical mission project aims to bring medical aid close to people residing within the port community. It is the company’s way to give back to the community who embraced Globalport Zamboanga since its takeover of the Port of Zamboanga last July, 2021.

Doctor Joshua Manahan performing check-ups to one of the kids in the medical mission.

General Manager Eugene A. Bandayrel Jr. and GZTI Mancom in action.

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Globalport Ozamiz Holds Its First Medical Mission

On 17 December 2022, Globalport Ozamiz Terminal Inc. conducted a medical outreach program for the benefit of over 100 kids ages 6 to 12 years old from Brgy. Baybay Triunfo, Ozamiz City. The program is part of a series of corporate social responsibility activities of Globalport Ozamiz under its banner program “ Globalport Cares” which is aimed at providing services that will benefit the community surrounding the Port of Ozamiz.

The 1 – day activity which was held at the covered court of Brgy. Baybay Triunfo was well-attended by the barangay council, the barangay health workers and security, the City Health of Ozamiz, partner nurses and doctors from Tobias- Feliciano Faith General Hospital, Inc., employees from Globalport Ozamiz, with the support from the Philippine Ports Authority – PMO Ozamiz/ Misamis
Occidental.

The children were given free medical consultation, medicines, vitamins, hygiene kits, food, and were treated to various fun activities during the outreach program.

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New Tagbilaran Port Terminal Opened; Globalport Takes Over Operations

The new passenger terminal building (PTB) at the Tagbilaran City Tourist Port was opened for public use on Sunday, over a year after its inauguration.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Bohol manager James Gantalao said the two-story facility which can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers will replace the old PTB which has a capacity of 500 passengers.

In April last year, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Sec. Arthur Tugade inaugurated the P75-million facility but the transfer of operations was delayed due to documentary requirements, particularly as the GlobalPort Terminals Inc.’s takeover was still pending.

Gantalao confirmed that the PPA formally turned over the operations and management of the port to GlobalPort on May 20, 2022.

“GlobalPort assumed operation and management of the port but still, the regulator and administrator of the ports will be PPA. Ang ila lang is cargo handling, passenger terminal building and ancillary services,” said Gantalao.

Gantalao said the PTB 2 is more spacious and will have areas for concessionaires, automated teller machines and currency exchange booths.

The new facility is fully air-conditioned and is replete with free WiFi, larger restrooms, a prayer room and accessibility features for persons with disabilities (PWD).

It will also continue to offer a rent-free space for blind massage therapists.

“Sa PTB 2, gi address nato ang mga kulang sa old terminal like accessibility kay sauna gikan sa gawas, mo saka pa. Og mo ulan, ma compromise pud ang atong security kay mo gawas ang pasahero. Unya huot pud kaayo,” said Gantalao.

However, he noted that they are still awaiting the delivery of a new x-ray machine as some of the port’s old equipment were damaged when Typhoon “Odette struck Bohol in December.

“Wala mi makaayo dayon after sa typhoon so apektado tanan, hasta air-conditioning. Naabtan pud ta sa election ban, di pud ta mahimo maka-repair dayon,” said Gantalao.

Meanwhile, the old terminal or PTB 1 will be renovated and used as a tourist assistance center.

It will also house travel and transport service booths.

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Globalport Poised To Take Over Davao Sasa Port

MANILA, Philippines — Globalport is poised to bag the contract for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Port of Sasa in Davao City which will add to its growing portfolio of terminals across the country.

In a stock exchange filing, Globalport 900 Inc. said a joint venture between subsidiaries Globalport Terminals Inc. (GTI) and Globalport Ozamiz Terminal Inc. (GP Ozamiz) has been declared by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) last May 16 as the bidder with the highest bid price for the Davao Sasa port.

Globalport said the total concession fee that the winning bidder would pay PPA for the period of 20 years is P8.64 billion.

GTI, formerly Harbour Centre Port Holdings Inc., is a 100 percent-owned subsidiary of Globalport.

GP Ozamiz, on the other hand, is 98 percent owned by GTI which operates the Port of Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental under a 15-year port terminal management contract with the PPA

Globalport said once the joint venture receives the notice of award for the Davao Sasa port bidding, it would process the incorporation of an additional subsidiary named Globalport Davao Terminal Inc.

Upon its incorporation, GP Davao will be 99 percent owned by GTI.

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy earlier abandoned its original proponent status (OPS) for the Davao Sasa Port modernization project, which paved the way for the PPA to bid out the terminal instead.

Globalport subsidiary GTI established last year a number of indirect subsidiaries for the purpose of management, operation, and maintenance of various ports in the country.

Globalport, through its indirect subsidiaries, operates the Port of Zamboanga in Zamboanga del Sur, Port of Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental, Port of Iligan in Lanao del Norte, Port of Tacloban in Leyte, Port of Matnog in Sorsogon, Port of Nasipit in Agusan del Norte, Port of Surigao in Surigao del Norte, Port of Tagbilaran in Bohol, and Port of Pulupandan in Negros Occidental.

“Through the foregoing indirect subsidiaries, Globalport will have active commercial operations in different parts of the country, bringing robust financial position for the group on a consolidated level, with a forecasted average annual consolidated gross revenue of P3.5 billion in the next five years,” the company said.