In line with its 47th Founding Anniversary, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro in collaboration with the Department of Health – Northern Mindanao, organized a Vaccination Drive on 19 April 2022 at the Passenger Terminal Building of the CDO Port.
The purpose of the activity is to support the government’s efforts in eradicating the COVID-19 cases in the country. Staying true to its theme, “Transcending limits, embracing challenges of the new normal”, the PMO proves that despite the obstacles brought about by difficult times, it is more than capable of providing exceptional public service. In fact, the vaccination drive was able to make an impact through an unexpected yet heart-warming incident.
One of the recipients was a male elder passenger who arrived at the CDO Port in the afternoon of Tuesday, 19 April 2022. He was on his way to board the vessel when security found out that he was not able to acquire a ticket as he was unvaccinated. He was a senior citizen and has not been administered a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Fortunately, the vaccination drive organized by the PMO was placed in the area where passengers pass through to get to their vessels. With all vaccine brands made available at that time, the male passenger was administered with the J&J Janssen vaccine, which no longer needs a second dose. Not only was he able to conveniently obtain the COVID-19 vaccine but he was able to avoid the hassle of acquiring a second dose and got a ticket for his intended trip as well.
This experience was truly an unexpected milestone. Indeed, the PMO MO/C in its 47th year in serving the public, has transcended limits in the midst of difficult times.-BCAcedera