Samar's New RORO Port: A Lifeline for Tacloban

RO-RO Port Opens in Samar, Bringing Relief to Tacloban A new Roll-on/Roll-off (RO-RO) port in Samar has opened, finally allowing trucks carrying much-needed food, fuel, and other essential supplies to cross the San Juanico Strait to Tacloban. The port's completion marks the end of over a week of intense construction. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon stated, "The President instructed us to expedite construction so that the delivery of goods and services to our countrymen could continue uninterrupted." The video shows trucks being loaded onto a waiting vessel, a testament to the port's immediate impact. While some challenges remain, including the need for better queuing systems and addressing DPWH-related issues, the opening of the port offers a significant step towards restoring normalcy and facilitating economic recovery in the region. The relief this provides to the affected communities is palpable.