About Us
The Port Management Office of Surigao (PMO Surigao) officially came to exist on August 1, 1977 when the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) established its port management unit in Surigao City as it took over port operations, maintenance and related functions from the Bureau of Customs and from the then Bureau of Public Works.
The PMO has jurisdiction over various ports in the provinces of Surigao Del Norte (including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands), Surigao del Sur and the Province of Dinagat Islands. Passengers and cargoes from Southern Leyte and even Agusan Del Sur and Norte are handled at Surigao thereby making it the premier port in the Caraga region.
The PMO has jurisdiction over various ports in the provinces of Surigao Del Norte (including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands), Surigao del Sur and the Province of Dinagat Islands. Passengers and cargoes from Southern Leyte and even Agusan Del Sur and Norte are handled at Surigao thereby making it the premier port in the Caraga region.
Our History |
The Port of Surigao, has a long and colorful history that dates back to the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. From the Island of Homonhon, sailing through the strait of Surigao along the coast of Dinagat Island; Magellan’s fleet dropped anchor at Surigao for watering before proceeding to Cebu where he was killed at Mactan.
Development of the Port of Surigao under the Fourth IBRD package was bidded on March 12, 1987 and awarded to F.T. Sanchez Construction on April 8, 1987. The contract took effect on September 28, 1987. The project was formally inaugurated on July 9, 1990 thus modernizing the port enhancing its role as a gateway to Mindanao. |