MANILA, Feb. 7 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is prioritizing the movement of cargo containing relief goods headed to the Davao Region in all of its ports nationwide.

In a statement Wednesday, the PPA said disaster-relief goods from ships and other sea-going vessels are being brought to the Davao region following floods and landslides caused by a low-pressure area (LPA) last week.

The priority operation covers motor vehicles for carrying cargo and the provision of a designated area for relief cargo.

Meanwhile, PPA personnel and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have assisted the Port Management Office (PMO) in Davao which was affected by the flooding and landslides.

The PCG's BRP Suluan reached the Port of Mati on Saturday car...