Assessment of the contribution of the Port of Manila to the economic development of the Philippines from 1910 to 2010

Abstract

A country’s seaports are active participants in the trade and commerce of a nation.  Through the seaport’s piers, people and goods pass through and contribute to the Philippines’ economic development.  Undoubtedly, the Port of Manila significantly contributes to the Philippine economy.  This research attempts to discuss the history of Port of Manila from the American period to the first decade of the 21^st century.  It discusses the development of the port, its challenges and problems, and its role in Philippine economic history.  The sources from this research are official and commercial reports and anecdotes from the people who lived during this study period.