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Marcos Admin Modernizes Camiguin's Primary Gateway with New Ports Facilities
MAHINOG, CAMIGUIN — In a major push to upgrade regional maritime infrastructure, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated Camiguin’s first-ever Light Craft Landing Station (LCLS) and inspected a newly developed Port Operations Building (POB) at the Port of Benoni today, July 13, 2026.
The twin projects aim to boost inter-island connectivity, support local tourism, and accommodate the province's rapidly growing economy.
Joining the President at the ceremony were Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago, and local government leaders headed by Governor XJ Romualdo and Congressman JJ Romualdo.
The Port of Benoni serves as Camiguin’s vital maritime link to mainland Mindanao and Bohol along the Central Nautical Highway. The upgrades come in response to a massive surge in port traffic over the last few years, driven largely by a booming local tourism industry, passenger volume jumped from 455,602 in 2022 to 792,803 in 2025 while vehicle traffic cimbed from 76,341 to 129,066 over the same three-year period.
To manage this influx of travelers, the newly completed facilities introduce smarter spatial design and streamlined services.
The Port Operations Building (POB), designed as a modern, one-stop shop. It features larger passenger waiting areas, better amenities, and enhanced safety controls. It also houses the Terminal Management Office and partner government agencies to ensure smoother day-to-day coordination.
The Light Craft Landing Station (LCLS), features a dedicated two-storey landing station, trestle, and a new berthing facility. By separating smaller light craft from the main port's larger commercial ships, the project minimizes harbor congestion, speeds up vessel turnaround times, and improves overall navigational safety.
Beyond a smoother commute for travelers, the modernized port is expected to trigger widespread economic benefits across the island.
Local farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from faster, cheaper, and more reliable transport of agricultural products, consumer goods, and essential supplies between Camiguin and mainland Mindanao. Furthermore, the seamless travel experience is poised to drive more visitors to the island's hotels, resorts, dive shops, and tour agencies, solidifying Camiguin’s standing as a premier eco-tourism destination.| Steph Berganio/MDS
MAHINOG, CAMIGUIN — In a major push to upgrade regional maritime infrastructure, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated Camiguin’s first-ever Light Craft Landing Station (LCLS) and inspected a newly developed Port Operations Building (POB) at the Port of Benoni today, July 13, 2026.
The twin projects aim to boost inter-island connectivity, support local tourism, and accommodate the province's rapidly growing economy.
Joining the President at the ceremony were Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago, and local government leaders headed by Governor XJ Romualdo and Congressman JJ Romualdo.
The Port of Benoni serves as Camiguin’s vital maritime link to mainland Mindanao and Bohol along the Central Nautical Highway. The upgrades come in response to a massive surge in port traffic over the last few years, driven largely by a booming local tourism industry, passenger volume jumped from 455,602 in 2022 to 792,803 in 2025 while vehicle traffic cimbed from 76,341 to 129,066 over the same three-year period.
To manage this influx of travelers, the newly completed facilities introduce smarter spatial design and streamlined services.
The Port Operations Building (POB), designed as a modern, one-stop shop. It features larger passenger waiting areas, better amenities, and enhanced safety controls. It also houses the Terminal Management Office and partner government agencies to ensure smoother day-to-day coordination.
The Light Craft Landing Station (LCLS), features a dedicated two-storey landing station, trestle, and a new berthing facility. By separating smaller light craft from the main port's larger commercial ships, the project minimizes harbor congestion, speeds up vessel turnaround times, and improves overall navigational safety.
Beyond a smoother commute for travelers, the modernized port is expected to trigger widespread economic benefits across the island.
Local farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from faster, cheaper, and more reliable transport of agricultural products, consumer goods, and essential supplies between Camiguin and mainland Mindanao. Furthermore, the seamless travel experience is poised to drive more visitors to the island's hotels, resorts, dive shops, and tour agencies, solidifying Camiguin’s standing as a premier eco-tourism destination.| Steph Berganio/MDS
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