The Port Management of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PMO MOC) has once again solidified its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability having been a recipient once again of the prestigious Green Port Award System (GPAS) from the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) for the Port of Cagayan de Oro. This commendation, which marks the third consecutive award for the Port, was conferred during the APSN Forum on Green Shipping Corridors held on October 24-25, 2024, in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. On behalf of the PMO, the accolade was proudly received by Ruby Maria O. Gumapon, the Port Services Division Manager.

The GPAS Evaluation Committee undertook a thorough review of all applications from the seaports in the Asia-Pacific Region for the 2024 award, scoring each submission based on the Implementation Plan for GPAS-2020 and specific criteria outlined in the Guide to GPAS Expert Evaluation. The Port’s sustainable programs, activities, and initiatives in the areas of green port awareness and promotion, clean energy, pollution control, waste treatment, and Green Management as comprehensively detailed in its application, were found to have satisfactorily reached the criteria of GPAS; thus, qualified to be one of the APSN’s GPAS awardees for 2024.

The PMO MO/C, under the notable leadership of Port Manager Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr., acknowledges that this current achievement, including its preceding GPAS Award 2018 and 2021, were made possible through the unwavering support and guidance of the PPA Top Management that also encouraged all PPA ports to also apply for the GPAS. PMO MOC’s repeated recognition serves as an inspiration for other ports and maritime entities to prioritize environmental stewardship and sets a benchmark for port greening initiatives.

“As a Green Port and the leading PMO for a green culture, we may have become “infectious” in instilling environmental consciousness and awareness among all port stakeholders, all terminal ports, and even to other PMOs who would also like to embrace the green culture and replicate the best practices of CDO Port,” Port Manager Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr. remarked.

The port’s commitment to sustainable development aligns with global efforts to promote greener shipping corridors, contributing to a healthier marine ecosystem and community. The awarding of three (3) GPAS flags is a testament of the effective implementation of green policies and practices not only within the port’s operations but also around the port and coastal communities under the MO/C’s jurisdiction.

As the PMO Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro continues to lead by example, it reinforces the crucial role of ports in fostering environmental responsibility while facilitating economic growth. This ongoing dedication ensures that future generations can enjoy a vibrant and sustainable coastal environment.

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