{
  "id": 18750034,
  "title": "PPA profit hits P10.6 billion in 9 months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ppa-profit-hits-p10-6-billion-in-9-months",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/11/08/2568555/ppa-profit-hits-p106-billion-9-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a substantial profit of P10.59 billion over the past nine months, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous year's P9.19 billion. This impressive performance positions the PPA to make another record government dividend payment to bolster public funds. The logistics sector, however, has been grappling with numerous obstacles, including worldwide supply chain disruptions caused by the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and surging petroleum prices. These factors have driven up transport costs, leading to elevated retail prices across the board.\n\nIn response to these industry challenges, the PPA has focused on enhancing revenue collection while maintaining strict control over expenses. Revenues surged by 11% to P24.79 billion, outpacing the eight-percent rise in expenditures to P12.08 billion. The majority of the PPA's income came from service and business fees, totaling P24.78 billion, as a result of higher fees and increased collections across its operations. Expenses primarily comprised non-cash costs (P6.9 billion), maintenance and other operating expenses (P3.27 billion), and personnel services (P1.89 billion).\n\nDespite the headwinds, the PPA's cargo throughput in the Philippines rose by 3%, reaching 239.91 million metric tons (MT) during the nine-month period. This growth occurred as importers adjusted their delivery schedules to optimize trips amid rising shipping costs. Domestic cargo experienced a minor decline of 2% to 84.18 million MT, while foreign traffic saw a 6% increase to 155.73 million MT. Under Republic Act 7656, or the Dividends Law, the PPA is mandated to transfer at least half of its profit to the government as dividends, which accounted for an all-time high of P5.33 billion in 2025, representing approximately 52% of the PPA's earnings.",
  "summary": "The Philippine Ports Authority booked a profit of close to P11 billion as of September, putting it on track to remit another record dividend to the government to boost public funds.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}