Commuters in W. Visayas travel conveniently through RoRo

ILOILO CITY, March 12 (PNA) – Commuters are now beginning to find traveling more convenient through the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH), one of the major programs of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) regional director Mary Ann Armi Arcilla said the use of the roll-on roll-off (RoRo) system is very competitive and in fact commuters in Western Visayas are finding it as a good substitute for fast craft.

Four ports have been identified under the SRNH which include Naluoyan Port in Dumangas, Iloilo, Jordan and Bacolod.

Among these ports, the one that caters to more passengers is the Naluoyan Port.

Arcilla said passengers who could not catch up with the fast craft often go to Dumangas to take the RoRo.

To date, four shipping lines are servicing ports in Western Visayas to include Tri-Star, Montenegro, Jomalia and Lakbayan.

Meantime, she disclosed that the Tabuelan Port in Cebu is one of the busiest ports for those traveling to Escalante and San Carlos in Negros Occidental. (PNA)
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