CEBU CITY -- The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) is set to activate its ‘Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2022’ as it expects thousands of passengers who will flock to various ports of Cebu for the upcoming ‘Kalag-kalag (Undas).’
Because of the relaxing of Covid-19 protocols and the upcoming long weekend, the CPA said it is expecting around 300,000 passengers to flock to CPA's ports and sub ports.
All ports in Cebu will be on heightened alert starting Oct. 28 until Nov. 4 to ensure the safety and security of all passengers who will be travelling to their home provinces for the observance of All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, said CPA Acting Deputy General Manager Glenn B. Castillo.
"To further intensify our efforts to ensure safe and peaceful observance of Undas 2022 here in Cebu, more security personnel will be deployed in all ports to handle security, safety and passenger concerns," said Castillo.
For the duration of the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2022, around 730 security and port personnel will be deployed in all ports in Cebu, Castillo added.
With the expected influx of passengers, Castillo reminded the public not to accept any illegal ticket from scalpers.
Passengers were also reminded to book their tickets in advance to avoid heavy queuing outside the port area where most ticketing outlets are located.
Only passengers with boat tickets and valid identification cards (lDs) shall be allowed entry into the port at least hours before the scheduled departure time.
CPA will strictly impose the ‘No ticket, No lD, No Entry Policy,’ stressed Castillo.
Castillo also urged the public to follow health protocols including wearing of face masks while inside passenger terminal buildings.
‘Malasakit’ help desks and first-aid stations will also be activated in passenger terminals to attend to various passenger concerns.
"Rest assured that we are doing our best to ensure that we will have a safe and peaceful Undas 2022 in the ports of Cebu," Castillo said.