In line with the implementation of OPLAN BIYAHENG AYOS: HOLY WEEK AND SUMMER VACATION 2025 starting April 13, 2025, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PMO MOC) has intensified its security measures to ensure the safety and security of the public.
In preparation for the anticipated influx of passengers this Holy Week and Summer Vacation 2025, PMO MOC has carried out proactive measures to maintain the smooth flow of services.
Under the leadership of the Acting Port Manager, several activities were undertaken to ensure the safety of passengers and the orderly operation of terminals during the long holiday:
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Acting Port Manager led inspections of the ports under PMO’s jurisdiction to assess the readiness of terminals for OPLAN Biyaheng Ayos: Holy Week and Summer Vacation 2025. These inspections are part of PMO’s ongoing efforts to ensure traveler safety, security, and comfort. The inspection team evaluated the condition of facilities, equipment, and manpower to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations, identify operational issues, and implement necessary actions. Ports in Balingoan, Benoni, Balbagon, and Guinsiliban are preparing for the surge of passengers to ensure a safe, orderly, and comfortable travel experience for both people and cargo.
𝐏𝐌𝐎 𝐌𝐎𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
On April 4, 2025, the Acting Port Manager and Senior Staff of PMO MOC held a meeting to discuss the Status of Readiness – Checklist Report. This initiative aims to systematize preparations and improve operational efficiency during the OPLAN period.
𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
A coordination meeting was held on April 8, 2025, at the GAD Hall, PMO Admin Building 2, attended by PMO MOC personnel and port stakeholders. The meeting addressed key operational concerns such as:
• Additional personnel at the Passenger Terminal Complex (PTC)
• Deployment of staff to help desks
• Deployment of equipment such as K9 units, ambulances, and other security tools
• Additional preparations to ensure efficient terminal operations
𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐬
As part of OPLAN BIYAHENG AYOS: HOLY WEEK AND SUMMER VACATION 2025, designated personnel were deployed to provide immediate assistance to passengers.
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
To maintain orderly operations, PMO MOC coordinated with Cargo Handling and Port Terminal Operators for stricter implementation of security policies, disembarkation procedures, and crowd management during peak travel times.
𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲
PMO MOC ensured a sufficient and continuous supply of medical, janitorial, and other essential resources to safeguard the health and safety of outbound passengers.
𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Tarpaulins containing important passenger information, including a list of prohibited items as per Memorandum Circular-02 Series of 2015, were installed at terminals.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Following the directive of PPA General Manager Jay Santiago, PMO MOC ensured a full complement of personnel at all terminals to maintain smooth operations.
𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬
As a show of compassion for the welfare of passengers, PMO MOC ensured the availability of basic services. As an added convenience, PPA will also provide free rice porridge (lugaw) and snacks to stranded passengers.
𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Updated vessel schedules and important announcements for the upcoming Holy Week are available on all PMO MOC social media pages.
𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐁
On April 10, 2025, Balingoan Port will have its soft opening to accommodate the influx of passengers during Holy Week. The first floor of the Camiguin POB will also be temporarily opened during this period.
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