CARTOON FOR MAY 01, 2026

GROUNDED FERRIES: Regulatory hurdles, safety checks trigger ferry shortage in Guimaras

Passengers traveling to and from Guimaras are facing long queues at the Jordan and Parola wharves after a reduction in operating vessels, as several ferries undergo or await regulatory and maritime safety compliance procedures. The Guimaras Island Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GITMPC), a key operator on the route, said the situation stems