Not even a typhoon can stop the Bureau of Customs–Port of Cebu from getting back on its feet — and fast. Just days after Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) disrupted port operations, District Collector Alexandra Y. Lumontad is once again proving what steady, decisive leadership looks like in the face of adversity.

In a move that underscores her brand of hands-on crisis management, Collector Lumontad welcomed officials from the Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) — General Manager Atty. Florimae Velasco and VP for Operations Jonathan Enriquez — for a high-level coordination meeting focused on revenue recovery and operational continuity after the storm.

Far from being just a courtesy call, the meeting turned into a strategic planning session where Lumontad pushed for tighter coordination on vessel scheduling and cargo handling efficiency, aiming to recover lost collection days caused by the weather disturbance. Her clear message: Customs can’t afford downtime when trade and livelihood are at stake.

Despite the havoc brought by Typhoon Tino, OPASCOR wasted no time resuming operations, immediately servicing three vessels right after the storm — a feat that helped the Port of Cebu restore the flow of import and export activities critical to the region’s economic stability. Lumontad praised the company’s swift action, calling it a model of private-public partnership that delivers real results.

“The Port of Cebu’s recovery is made possible through the dedication of partners like OPASCOR, who work with us to sustain trade flow even amid disruptions,” said Collector Lumontad. “This collaboration embodies true service to the economy and to the Filipino people.”

Under Collector Alexandra Lumontad’s leadership — and with the steady guidance of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, who continues to push a culture of resilience, integrity, and efficiency across all ports — BOC-Cebu stands firm on its threefold mandate: lawful revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection, no matter the challenges ahead.

Because at the Port of Cebu, as Lumontad herself proves — service doesn’t stop when the storm hits. It gets stronger.

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