ATTY. ZSA CARRIE DE GUZMAN DELIVERS ₱129.94-MILLION REVENUE SURPLUS!

The Port of Cebu is making waves in the Bureau of Customs (BOC)—and District Collector Atty. Zsa Carrie C. De Guzman is proving that strong leadership, disciplined teamwork, and relentless dedication can translate into solid results!

In a government agency where every peso collected matters, Cebu Customs has delivered a performance worth celebrating. The district collected a whopping ₱4.875 billion in September 2026, smashing its assigned target of ₱4.745 billion and generating an impressive ₱129.94-million surplus, or 2.7 percent above target!

Now, that is a statement of performance!

The achievement earned the BOC Port of Cebu a Certificate of Commendation from Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno during the Bureau’s Collectors’ Conference. The recognition is more than a piece of paper—it is an acknowledgment of the collective effort of the men and women who work tirelessly to keep revenue flowing into government coffers.

And at the helm of this operation is none other than District Collector Atty. Zsa Carrie C. De Guzman!

CEBU’S REVENUE BATTLE CRY: DELIVER THE RESULTS!

Let’s get one thing straight: revenue collection is not a walk in the park. It demands vigilance, operational discipline, regulatory compliance, and the ability to bring people together toward a common objective.

Every peso collected strengthens the government’s capacity to fund public services and meet its obligations. Every target surpassed sends a message that public service must be measured not merely by promises, but by actual performance.

Under De Guzman’s leadership, the Port of Cebu has demonstrated its ability to go beyond its September collection target. The numbers speak loudly: a ₱129.94-million surplus is no small achievement, particularly in an environment where customs officials must balance revenue generation with trade facilitation and the enforcement of customs laws.

Target beaten. Revenue strengthened. Performance recognized.

That is the kind of accomplishment that deserves public attention!

But the real challenge is not simply to celebrate one successful month. The bigger battle is to sustain the momentum, maintain operational efficiency, ensure lawful assessments, and keep the Port of Cebu moving forward without compromising fairness, transparency, and service to legitimate traders.

ATTY. DE GUZMAN: LEADERSHIP UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT!

For District Collector Atty. Zsa Carrie C. De Guzman, the commendation puts the spotlight on the responsibility that comes with leadership.

A revenue surplus of this magnitude reflects the coordinated work of customs personnel and collection units. It also presents an opportunity for the district to demonstrate that efficiency, accountability, and professionalism can go hand in hand.

De Guzman’s challenge now is to keep the team focused, protect the integrity of revenue collection, and ensure that every legitimate transaction is handled with professionalism and in accordance with the law.

In customs administration, leadership is tested not only when targets are achieved, but also when difficult decisions must be made, compliance must be enforced, and public trust must be protected.

The September performance gives Cebu Customs a strong platform on which to build. The next objective should be clear: sustain the gains, strengthen controls, and continue delivering measurable results.

COMMISSIONER NEPOMUCENO’S REFORM DRIVE GETS A BOOST!

The commendation also reinforces Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s broader push for stronger customs administration and improved revenue performance across the Bureau.

When a collection district exceeds its target, it contributes to the overall fiscal mission of the government. When that performance is backed by proper procedures, transparency, and accountability, it helps strengthen public confidence in the institution.

Cebu’s achievement is therefore not just a local victory. It is a contribution to the Bureau’s wider mission of collecting lawful revenues, facilitating legitimate trade, and protecting the country’s economic interests.

Still, the marching orders remain: No complacency. No shortcuts. No compromise on integrity.

Revenue performance must go hand in hand with strict compliance, efficient service, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: CAN CEBU KEEP THE MOMENTUM?

The September figures have given Cebu Customs something worth celebrating—but the real test lies in the months ahead.

Can the district sustain its collection gains? Can it continue improving efficiency while ensuring that importers and other stakeholders receive fair, transparent, and professional service? Can the team turn a strong monthly performance into a consistent record of accomplishment?

Those are the questions that will define the next chapter of Cebu Customs.

For now, Atty. Zsa Carrie C. De Guzman and the men and women of Collection District VII have every reason to take pride in a job well done.

The ₱4.875-billion collection is the headline. The ₱129.94-million surplus is the punchline. But the bigger story is the challenge to keep delivering results for the Filipino people.

CEBU CUSTOMS HAS MADE ITS MOVE!

With Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno recognizing the district’s achievement, the spotlight is now firmly on Cebu to sustain the momentum and prove that this September victory is not a one-time flash in the pan—but part of a continuing commitment to excellence in public service.

In the final analysis, government service is not about grandstanding. It is about performance, accountability, and results that the public can measure.

And in September 2026, Cebu Customs put the numbers on the table—and came out ahead!

Mabuhay ang Port of Cebu! Mabuhay ang tapat at mahusay na serbisyo publiko!

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