The next few months were spent in carrying passengers and freight between Philippine ports.
She operated on cargo runs between various Philippine ports until arriving Japan 23 October 1945.
The largest dock has capacity for up to 20 vessels, and is operated directly by the Philippine Ports Authority.
During 1928, Parrott made many calls to Philippine ports least frequented by American ships.
General Santos City is the most important Philippine port for the landing and transhipment of catches.
In the 19th century, Philippine ports were opened to world trade and shifts were occurring within Philippine society.
Since March 7, 2005, the port zone has been managed and supervised by the Philippine Ports Authority.
Proceeding to Manila, she spent some time in that port before commencing a cruise to southern Philippine ports on 26 November.
Over 62,000 outpatients and almost 1,000 inpatients were treated at seven Philippine and South Pacific ports.
On her 1957 cruise, Brisbane, Australia, was added to her more usual itinerary of Japanese and Philippine ports.