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Portrait of Eunice Samonte

Eunice Samonte

Spokesperson I News Anchor I Lecturer I Voice talent I Journalist Currently the spokesperson of the Philippine Ports Authority and head of Corporate Communications and the current host of PPA TV. Former news anchor for Ulat Bayan Weekend and former senior news correspondent for defense and political stories. Lecturer at De La Salle University Dasmarinas for topics including Broadcasting, Newswriting, and Public relations writing. Radio host and voice over talent for international and local projects like ASEAN 101 and former Presidential Communications Office voice over for informative programs. Currently pursuing another degree in International Relations and Diplomacy in the Philippines and recently finished a course in Port Management and Port Operations in Le Havre, France.

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Bridges across the waters

Bridges across the waters

There is something very human about ports learning from one another. After all, no port has all the answers, and no country faces exactly the same challenges…

You sea? Every minute matters

You sea? Every minute matters

Safety is not one piece of equipment. It is not one agency, it is a chain and everyone in that chain has a role to play.

Waiting means caring; wait what?!

Waiting means caring; wait what?!

Resilience? Yes, perhaps. That has always been our Filipino term of endearment for this longstanding problem. We’re all so sweet we cannot call it what it…

Rain doesn’t fall equally on everyone

Rain doesn’t fall equally on everyone

The steady rhythm of raindrops on our windows reminds us to pause amid life’s relentless pace and not think about the bad news we see everywhere online.

Beyond the ports

Beyond the ports

For the past five decades, the Philippine Ports Authority has quietly carried out a responsibility that many Filipinos rarely noticed but benefited from every…

The Port of Lucena is Southern Luzon's primary roll-on/roll-off gateway, connecting mainland Luzon to Marinduque and neighboring island provinces. In 2023, it handled over 1.08 million passengers, 220,982 vehicles, 131,811 metric tons of cargo, and 5,968 vessel calls. The port’s new passenger terminal building features a fully air-conditioned waiting area that can accommodate 1,000 passengers, automated ticketing counters, modern restrooms, upgraded passenger amenities, enhanced ventilation system and solar panels to support energy-efficient and sustainable port operations.

Gateways matter

Our airport is the first thing a returning OFW sees after working abroad for many years; it is also the first thing dignitaries see when they come to our…

Camiguin’s new front door

Camiguin’s new front door

The inauguration on 13 July also reminded us that infrastructure is not just about concrete and buildings. It is about creating opportunities, connecting…

Better version of us

Better version of us

Sometimes, seeing another country’s success is about the ‘possibility.’ It reminds us that better transport systems, healthier food, safer communities, more…