PPA opens expanded Plaridel Port to boost Mindanao trade MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has formally opened the expanded Port of Plaridel in Ozamiz City, adding a 5,000-square-meter back-up area, a 90-meter additional berth length, and Facebook. Local authorities and relevant stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as fresh developments unfold on the ground. Officials noted that further verified updates and administrative measures will be shared following a detailed review.