In addition to its year-end activities for CY 2022, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro organized a “green” parol making contest for all its personnel, with the theme “Parol sa paglaum sa maayong kaugmaon”.

This activity is in line with the continuing implementation of the Integrated Management System and Green Port Award System, which aims to maintain the active participation of PPA regular and outsourced employees on environmental activities and encourage them to incorporate strategies and actions for environmental protection and conservation. As such, the mechanics of the contest include the use of indigenous and recyclable materials such as but not limited to abaca, woven textile, bamboo, among others, and prohibit the use of unnecessary single-use plastic products.

During the Year-End Evaluation and General Assembly held on 09 December 2022, the parol entries were critiqued by representatives from the PPA Port Management Systems and Organizational Development Department, who were also invited guests during the event. Awards for the Most Earth-Friendly, Best in Craftsmanship and Workmanship, Most Artistic and Creative, and Most Unique were given during the event.-BCAcedera