CEBU – All systems go for “OPLAN BIYAHENG AYOS: UNDAS 2025, says the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) as it expects a surge of travelers during All Saints and All Souls Day observance on November 1 and 2, with its implementation running from October 30 to November 4, 2025.
CPA general Manager Francisco Comendador emphasized the agency’s commitment to passenger safety with the deployment of 24/7 security operations throughout the six-day period. Over 261,000 passengers passed through Cebu Ports during UNDAS 2024.
For 2025, the CPA anticipates a substantial increase in passenger volume as the holidays fall on a weekend, projecting the numbers to reach 350,000 or more across all ports in Cebu, Comendador said.
CPA, in coordination with the Cebu City
government has installed ‘portalets’ outside passenger terminals serving as temporary
sanitation facilities. Explosive and
narcotics detection dogs are also deployed in all port terminals to further
strengthen security measures.
Inter-agency meeting to ensure implementation of UNDAS 2025
To ensure the safe, smooth and organized travel across the Visayas and Mindanao areas, CPA with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other partner agencies met today, October 28 to finalize operational plans and implementation of the comprehensive measures to enhance security and streamline port operations.
Comendador bared that the team is monitoring the orderly movement of passengers, address reports of ticket scalping and overpricing of porterage fees within the port facilities.
“To avoid those kinds of incidents, we strongly encourage passengers to book tickets early and make use of available online booking options offered by shipping companies. This not only guarantees a legitimate ticket but also helps ensure a smooth and hassle-free boarding process,” he added.
Comendador said that CPA strictly enforces the “No Ticket, No ID, No Entry” policy allowing only passengers with valid tickets and proper identification to enter port premises at least two hours before departure.
For the safety and convenience of all travelers, Comendador informs the public that there are Malasakit Help Desks (MHDs) and first-aid stations in every terminal to assist passengers, respond to emergencies and address queries throughout travel period.
Status of ports in Northern Cebu
Comendador also informs the traveling public on the status of ports in northern Cebu—Maya Port in Daanbantayan and Carmen Port are now fully operational. Kawit Port in Medellin and Polambato Port in Bogo City are still under limited operations.
Hagnaya Port in San Remigio remains operational, except during pepriods of highest tide, while Port of Sogod and Port of Tabogon are still closed for operations.
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