CEBU CITY — No slowdown. No excuses. No missed targets.

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Cebu just sent another loud message to the revenue scoreboard: the port is on a relentless roll.

For February 2026, Cebu Customs pulled in a massive ₱3,537,992,187.36, smashing its assigned target of ₱3,392,888,985.85 and delivering a ₱145.1 million surplus — a 4.28% performance above target.

That’s not luck.

That’s leadership.

And behind the momentum are two names pushing the Bureau’s revenue machine into overdrive: Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad.

Under Nepomuceno’s no-nonsense national directive to maximize collections while tightening border control, ports across the country have been under pressure to perform — and Cebu is answering that call with numbers that speak louder than press releases.

At ground level, Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad is making sure the engine never stalls.

The February surge marks the third straight month Cebu Customs has beaten its collection target, proof that the port is not just keeping pace — it’s accelerating.

According to Yap-Lumontad, the winning formula is simple but relentless: discipline, coordination, and execution.

“Surpassing our target again reflects the discipline, dedication, and strong collaboration among our personnel and stakeholders,” she said, emphasizing that the port’s mission is not just about collecting revenues but also keeping trade moving while protecting the country’s borders.

Industry insiders say the Cebu port’s consistent performance is becoming a key pillar in the Bureau’s nationwide revenue campaign, particularly as trade activity in the Visayas continues to surge.

While cargo flows grow and trade lanes expand, Cebu Customs is proving one thing: efficiency and enforcement can go hand in hand.

With Commissioner Nepomuceno tightening the national strategy and Collector Yap-Lumontad driving operations on the ground, the Port of Cebu is showing exactly what a high-performance customs district looks like.

And if the current pace holds, the message from Cebu Customs is crystal clear:

Targets aren’t limits. They’re just numbers waiting to be beaten.

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