MANILA, Philippines — Commuters will soon be able to access Cavite from Manila and vice versa via scheduled ferry boat trips. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday announced that it set to operationalize ferry boat routes from Cavite to Manila, and vice versa soon. ADVERTISEMENTThe DOTr said the initiative will help ease traffic congestion in Metro manila through water transportation. The operationalization of the said routes shall follow the following phases:-Phase 1: Metro Star Ferry Terminal (Cavite City Hall)/ Sangley Port to SM MOA Ferry Terminal-Phase 1: Metro Star Ferry Terminal (Cavite City Hall)/ Sangley Port to CCP Port-Phase 2: Metro Star Ferry Terminal (Cavite City Hall)/ Sangley Port to Escolta, Manila-Phase 2: Metro Star Ferry Terminal (Cavite City Hall)/ Sangley Port to Lawton Ferry TerminalThe dry run for Phase 1 is expected to be conducted on the first week of December this year, the DOTr said. It added that shipping /ferry companies have also expressed interest in participating in the operationalization of the said routes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 21, 2019 10:18 UTC