MANILA, Philippines — The Pasig River Ferry Service resumed operations Wednesday as repairs on damaged pontoons on several stations were completed.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that operational stations of the ferry service are Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City; Guadalupe in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; Lambingan, Sta. Ana, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Escolta and Lawton in Manila City.
Ferry operations will be from Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the MMDA added.
“For the safety of the passengers against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 spread, the PRFS is implementing health and safety protocols, such as wearing of face shield and face mask, temperature check, and observing the physical distancing inside the ferry stations and boats,” the agency said.
“Passengers must fill up a manifest form and commuter information sheet before boarding.”
To recall, the MMDA suspended operations of the ferry service as pontoons on several stations were wrecked after Typhoon Ulysses lashed Metro Manila on Nov. 12.
A pontoon serves as a docking platform for ferry boats.
Ulysses, the 21st cyclone storm to hit the country this year, triggered massive flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon.