The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has started using the Integrated Management System (IMS) at the two major ports in Metro Manila to further improve operational efficiency under the global standards.
PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the launching of the IMS at the Port Management Offices (PMOs) NCR-North and PMO NCR-South was part of a broader strategy to standardize and elevate port management nationwide.
“This will not only transform Philippine ports as globally competitive trade hubs but it will also minimize the ecological footprint of port activities for a more sustainable environment while supporting the country’s economic growth and by helping the logistics costs lower for each family’s lower costs of every day basic goods while ensuring high-quality port services,” said Santiago.
The IMS is designed to uphold rigorous standards of corporate governance and foster a cleaner, safer, and more efficient port environment.
It also encompasses measures to minimize the environmental impact of port activities, as well as occupational health and safety protocols aimed at protecting the well-being of PPA employees, port users, and other stakeholders by providing a safe, healthy, and work-conducive environment.
He explained that the implementation of the IMS aligns with Executive Order No. 605, which establishes the structure, mechanisms, and standards for the Government’s Quality Management Program.
It also fulfills PPA’s commitment to the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) for CY 2025.
Santiago said the launch of the IMS at PMO NCR-North and PMO NCR-South follows the successful ISO certification of nine PPA-PMOs, including Batangas, Panay/Guimaras, Misamis Occidental/Ozamiz, Zamboanga, Socsargen, Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Palawan, and Bicol.
"We are proud to announce that we are at par with the world's best port practices and that the Philippine ports are globally ready and competitive. The launch of Integrated Management System (IMS) is a testament to our commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety, said Santiago.
“By implementing globally recognized standards, we are ensuring that our ports operate efficiently while upholding the highest levels of corporate governance and sustainability," he added.
Santiago also directed all Port Management Offices nationwide to ensure the effective implementation of the IMS manual across their respective ports, particularly in key operational processes on Vessel Entrance and Departure Clearance, as well as the Entry and Withdrawal of Cargo.
The goal, according to the PPA chief, is to implement the IMS across all PMOs and the PPA head office by 2028.