The Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) new Integrated Management System (IMS) is seen to enhance port operations nationwide by ensuring compliance with international standards, PPA General Manager Jay ...

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has launched the Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure compliance with global standards in quality management, sustainability and operational efficiency.

Firstly, IMS is not truly "optional", as envisaged. While taxpayers can choose whether to use the system, the actions taken by recipients will still impact the suppliers, whether they use IMS or not.