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President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency, Ferdinando R. Marquez Jr.
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President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency, Ferdinando R. Marquez Jr.
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May we request Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Santiago.
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President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency, President Ferdinando R. Marquez Jr.
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for gracing us with his presence today in inaugurating the largest and most modern inter-island passenger terminal building in the Philippines.
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It is our pride and honor to have you all here to witness the historic opening of this passenger terminal building
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which will greatly benefit the Filipino people, from our local passengers to foreign tourists and other port users in and out of Luzon.
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This modern passenger terminal building is also a major gateway to the Philippines.
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It is also a major gateway for trade and commerce nationwide, a channel of growth for the Philippine economy.
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The Batangas Port is one of the busiest passenger terminals in the country, especially during peak seasons,
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where we accommodate up to 22,000 passengers a day.
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It is now the largest inter-island passenger terminal building in the Philippines.
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If you look around you, you will notice bright and open spaces in our PTB.
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This is to make our passengers feel an openness where they can move around the terminal.
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The facilities at the Port of Batangas are newly improved as well.
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We have a dedicated prayer room, breastfeeding stations, free water refilling stations, as well as gender restrooms.
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There are also food kiosks where passengers can eat and relax while waiting for their trips.
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For security, we have installed 52 CCTV cameras, 6 x-ray machines, and 10 walk-through metal detectors
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to ensure the safety of our passengers at the port.
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This new and expanded passenger terminal building is a great way to ensure the safety of our passengers at the port.
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This new and expanded passenger terminal building is just one of the many projects of the Philippine Ports Authority.
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These projects translate to quality service that every Filipino deserves and should truly benefit from.
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Welcome to the biggest, busiest, and most modern inter-island passenger terminal building in the Philippines.
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Thank you very much, GM Santiago.
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And now, kindly direct your attention to the screen for an audio-visual presentation
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of the Port of Batangas Passenger Terminal.
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The overcrowding and long queues of passengers.
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The struggle of finding seats while waiting for ships.
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This is what Batangas Port looked like before.
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Now, things have changed.
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Batangas Port has recently undergone significant upgrades with modern facilities and amenities,
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transforming the old queues into streamlined efficiency.
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Welcome to the new Batangas Passenger Terminal.
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Previously, Batangas Port could only accommodate 2,500 passengers,
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causing congestions and delays.
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Now, it has skyrocketed its capacity to accommodate 8,000 passengers
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with more ticketing booths and the ability to book online.
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Passengers' experience is now more convenient than ever.
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Your safety is our top priority.
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Our dedicated port leads canine units, x-ray machines, and walk-through detectors
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ensure visual security measures.
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Stay up to date with a giant LED display for travel updates.
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Grab a bite with a variety of food and commercial kiosks.
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Stay hydrated with water.
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As for us, Bellevue法rissa has added a quietly equippedelo-positive data station called Batangas Port.
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Repair swaps and frequent services andaway employees will also be provided.
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Don't let low battery ruin your trip.
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Don't forget to charge up your gadgets at our convenient charging stations.
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There is also a dedicated Emergency area for babies and breastfeeding mothers.
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And seek a moment of solace and reflection in our prayer room.
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Say goodbye to the struggles of the past.
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And hello to a new era of convenience and comfort.
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This is Batangasport, the Southern Luzon's premier island transport hub.
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Bagong pantalan para sa bagong Pilipinas.
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Thank you very much.
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It marks a momentous occasion for the Philippine sea transport sector
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as we usher in a new era in the realm of inter-island mobility and connectivity.
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your government's strongest ally in modernization and transforming
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vital marine infrastructure
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is very pleased and excited to give you and our kababayan
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the biggest, the busiest, and the most modern passenger terminal in the Philippines today.
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If you will notice, Mr. President,
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biggest, busiest, and most modern is called BBM.
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As a trade enabler, ATI is very much honored to contribute to your government's infrastructure program
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anchored on the theme, Bagong Pantalan para sa Bagong Pilipinas,
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inspired by your inclusive and participatory governance platform.
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Today is even more special as we are joined by our strategic global partner,
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DP World of Dubai,
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led by our dear friend, His Excellency, Sultan Ahmed bin Zulaya.
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Together with the global strength of DP World,
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and the pioneering expertise of ATI,
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we have given the Filipino people and the traveling public
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a modern inter-island infrastructure
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which delivers ultimate comfort, safety, and convenience.
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In the true spirit of public-private sector partnership,
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over 2 billion in investment at no cost to the government
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to propel this vital sea infrastructure into a world-class terminal.
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This is a sign of the private sector's confidence in our country,
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and most particular, Mr. President, in your presidency.
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This also highlights,
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ATI's promise of making trade flow and sea travel more accessible to everyone,
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standing as a beacon of Philippine progress.
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As we celebrate Batangasport's grand opening,
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let us look forward to the endless possibility it represents.
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That we have built together a facility that not only connects communities,
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but also bridges local economies,
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supporting the country's road to continued progress.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Tanko.
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At this juncture, to signify the start of the new era of Batangas Passage,
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we shall now proceed to the unveiling of the marker.
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May we request His Excellency, Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr.,
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to lead the unveiling, assisting the President,
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our Transportation Secretary, Bautista,
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ATI President Tanko,
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and Governor Mandanas.
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This is the busiest and most modern passenger terminal in the Philippines.
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You may now be seated.
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At this point, to introduce our guest of honor and distinguished speaker,
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may we call on Transportation Secretary, Jaime Bautista.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the Republic of the Philippines,
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His Excellency, Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr.
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Thank you very much to our Transport Secretary, Secretary Jimmy Bautista, for his kind introduction.
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Please take your seats.
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Also here with us is the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
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Speaker Martin Romaldes,
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and members of the Diplomatic Corps,
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the Philippine Port Authority General Manager,
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Asian Terminal Incorporated President,
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also that's your name.
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I only know him as Jose Tanco because we exercise together almost every day before the pandemic.
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So he's a gym rat like I am.
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So thank you for all of this.
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And President Eusebio Tanco.
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Representative Mario Vittorio Marino,
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other members of the House of Representatives who are present with us today.
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Of course, the host province of all of this development
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and one of the most progressive provinces in the Philippines now,
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Batangas Governor, Dodon Mandanas.
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Batangas City Mayor, Beverly Rose Dimapua Marino.
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And the Dubai Port or DP,
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World Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayan.
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My fellow workers in government,
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other distinguished guests,
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our partners in the private sector,
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ladies and gentlemen,
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Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat.
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Ako'y nagagalak na nandito tayo ngayon sa progresibong lalawigan ng Batangas
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para sa inaugurasyon ng isang pasilidad na hatid ay ginhawa sa ating mga kababayan.
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Simula pa noon, malaki na ang papel ng pagtalang ito sa negosyo, turismo, agrikultura at ekonomiya,
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hindi lamang sa mga kalapit na regyon kundi sa buong Pilipinas.
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With a large volume of trade and investment,
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the trade and passengers that it handles,
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the Port of Batangas,
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is so crucial that economic planners have underscored the importance of the continuous expansion of this major transportation hub
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to support the country's economic transformation.
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This is because of this port's multiple strategic roles.
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It is a gateway to the nation's dynamic capital region,
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a portal to agricultural powerhouses,
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access point to island tourism paradises,
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and a receiver of goods that fuel and fuel the vibrancy of our economy.
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True enough, maximizing the Port of Batangas helps in decongesting our Manila ports,
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causing the dispersal of economic activities to places more than capable of housing entrepreneurial and industrial boom.
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Of its many uses,
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nothing surpasses its success
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in connecting people from distant islands and diverse cultures,
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bringing them together in fruitful and enjoyable interaction
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that strengthens the national bond and the unity of Philippines.
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This upgraded terminal building can now accommodate 8,000 passengers,
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which is much larger than what it compared to its previous capacity of 2,500.
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This increases the Batangas Port's annual passenger capacity
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from 4 million to 12.8 million.
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There's also good news for those of you bringing your vehicles to the port.
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The Port of Batangas Passenger Terminal Building
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has a multi-level car storage facility that can take on 13,000 vehicles.
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Today, we are inaugurating the bigger and the better passenger terminal
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to fully unlock the potential of the places
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and the people that this port serves.
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we validate its status not as a provincial port
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but as a port of national significance.
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Today's activity not only is a reaffirmation
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of the importance of this port, Batangas,
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but as a vote of confidence
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in the promising and positive future
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of the entire Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Bicol regions.
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This is not just an example
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of the work of the Build Better More program
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of your government in your region.
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This is a proof of our commitment
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to building infrastructure for the entire country.
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We have already built the BBM in Batangas Port.
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This is also a Build Better Maritime Facility.
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I was told that this terminal building was designed
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and built with the passengers' comfort in mind.
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It not only features customer care facilities
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as we had seen in the video,
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it includes services that offer compassion
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such as prayer rooms,
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all-gender restrooms,
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amenities that are friendly to persons with disabilities.
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Today, we launch a project
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that will not only open a state-of-the-art facility
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but also open a great opportunity for progress
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of every Filipino.
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that this will not only increase the number of passengers
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but also increase the number of passengers
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who will be able to travel
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because of a modern facility like this.
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we have to commend the Philippine Ports Authority
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and the Department of Transportation
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for accomplishing together this important project
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and for delivering what we have promised to the people.
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Let me also express my gratitude
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to Asian Terminals Inc.
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for helping the government achieve this milestone accomplishment.
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But as we all know,
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the work does not stop here.
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It is not the end of this program
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with the completion of this building.
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The true success of our work
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lies on how we take care of this new terminal
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and on those who will use and pass through these halls.
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This is the culture of excellence
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that we must perform every hour,
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It is my honor, though,
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to welcome everyone
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to the new and expanded
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Batangas Port Passenger Terminal Building.
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I wish everyone a good day
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and our passengers a safe and comfortable voyage ahead.
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Long live the new Philippines.
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Have a good afternoon.
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Please exit to your right.
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Next, may we call on stage
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the ATI officials,
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local government officials,
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and stakeholders.
