By Jill Ison
Aligned to the Executive Order signed by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, a discussion among representatives of seaport operations, including Aboitiz Construction, happened to implement protective measures to prevent the entry and spread of the COVID-19 in Cebu.
The executive order contained the establishment of a task force and a strict observation of protocols and procedures in handling passengers and cargo vessels.
Aboitiz Construction is a private port owner in Balamban Port and has existing preventive measures for cargo vessels, additional procedures stated in the executive order will be actively executed. Aboitiz Construction takes pride in the safety of the company’s day to day port operations and ensures to continuously contribute to the safety of Cebu.
The assembly gathered the representatives involved in the day to day seaport operations in Cebu such as Cebu Port Authority, PNP, Coast Guard, private port owners, shipyard owners, and shipping owners. Also present were representatives from the Department of Health, Bureau of Quarantine, and Bureau of Immigration.
