CPA opens its Child Dev’t Center for its employees with children

CEBU CITY – The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) opened the very first Child Development Center (CDC) for its employees and their children on June 15 at the CPA compound, the very first CDC established by a Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) in Central Visayas.

“This initiative is not only about providing accessible childcare services for our employees. It is also our humble contribution to addressing the broader challenges in early childhood care and development in our country. We are grateful for the guidance, technical assistance and unwavering support of our partners from the Cebu City Government and the ECCD Council, whose collaboration has been instrumental in making this initiative a reality,” CPA general manager Francisco Comendador III said at the event.

Commendador shared that the CPA Child Development Center aims to promote the health, safety and holistic development of young children while helping ease the responsibilities of working parents. This is CPA’s commitment to support its employees with children under five years old by providing a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment within the workplace.

“This is the first of its kind in Cebu and should inspire other government institutions to establish similar facilities for their employees and their children. I commend the CPA for pioneering the initiative,” Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said, in his inspirational message.

Archival commended the CPA, a model worth emulating by government institutions, seeking to strengthen early childhood development programs while enhancing employee productivity and well-being.

Commendador expressed his appreciation to the Cebu City Government, the ECCD Council and all partner agencies for their guidance, technical assistance and unwavering support in making the project a reality.  He also thanked the Cebu Port Commission for its trust, support and approval of the program, emphasizing its significance for the welfare of CPA employees and their children.

Officers and representatives of the CPA Multipurpose Cooperative (CPAMC) donated Emergency Go Kits for all children enrolled in the program and it also sponsored uniforms and school bags for both the learners and teachers.

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, Cebu City Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) focal persons Martha Ricablanca and An-an Abordo; ECCD Council representative Newelle Magas and Cebu Port Commissioners Alan Alfon, Atty. Joselito Pedaria, Atty. Leo Canares and Joy Roble graced the launching event. (Photos: CPA)