- The Cebu Port Authority has suspended collection of terminal fee from passengers using Cebu baseport and the port terminals of Muelle Osmena, Punta Engano, Danao, and Sta. Rosa
- The suspension is until further notice
- Operations at Cebu baseport have resumed on December 20
- Passenger vessels may continue to operate in berths as may be designated by the Harbor Control Center or by the port management office
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has suspended the collection of terminal fee from passengers using Cebu baseport and the port terminals of Muelle Osmena, Punta Engano, Danao, and Sta. Rosa.
In Memorandum OGM 2021-11, CPA Leonilo Miole said the five ports sustained damages due to typhoon Odette and needs immediate repair or rehabilitation.
Passenger vessels may, however, continue to operate in berths as may be designated by the Harbor Control Center or by the port management office.
The suspension of terminal fee from passengers will be enforced until further notice.
Operations at Cebu baseport have resumed on December 20 despite damages brought by typhoon Odette to port facilities, CPA said in a separate statement.
Cargo operations in Cebu International Port resumed on December 18, a day after the strongest typhoon this year hit Visayas, Mindanao and some parts of Luzon.
“It is vital that our ports remain operational to accommodate departing and incoming vessels and ensure that essential supplies including relief goods are delivered to all affected families at the earliest possible time,” Miole said.
He noted various ports in Cebu province suffered damages and some vessels taking shelter in the anchorage area drifted to Cebu baseport due to extremely strong winds and waves. Some of those vessels capsized and some hit the wharf causing minor damage to port berthing facilities.
Portions of the port passenger terminal buildings were also damaged and major port roads blocked with debris and empty container vans.
“We have already conducted our clearing operations of major port roads and completed our initial assessment on the damages, rest assured that we will facilitate the swift repair and rehabilitation of our facilities,” Miole said.
The Philippine Coast Guard has also allowed resumption of trips in Cebu province.
Miole reminded the public that only passengers with boat tickets and valid identification cards will be allowed entry into the port.
He appealed to the public not to go to ports without a confirmed travel schedule to avoid port terminal congestion and minimize hazards considering clearing operations are still ongoing.
