Three major shipping lines operating between Batangas and Mindoro have announced successive fare increases, citing the continued rise in global oil prices.—FILE PHOTO OF CALAPAN, MINDORO PORT FROM FACEBOOK OF PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Two major shipping operators serving the vital Batangas–Calapan gateway reduced their passenger and vehicle fares effective June 22, responding to persistent calls from the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro, while a third carrier has signaled it will implement similar adjustments shortly.
Governor Humerlito Dolor confirmed the development, noting that the province acted in line with regulations set by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), particularly after several consecutive weeks of decreases in domestic petroleum prices.
According to Dolor, Starlite Ferries and Montenegro Shipping Lines have both adjusted rates downward, bringing standard passenger fares from a peak of P760—the highest level recorded since fuel cost pressures intensified—to P680. These increases were first introduced following the Middle East-linked fuel crisis that began on February 28.
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