Photo: BOC Port of Cebu District Collector Ricardo “Ricky” Uy Morales II (extreme right, in dark polo shirt)
By Junex Doronio
IN HIS GOAL TO ENSURE the efficient and secure flow of goods and commodities through this vital trade gateway, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu, under the leadership of District Collector Atty. Ricardo “Ricky” Uy Morales II has personally led the inspection of Cebu South Harbor and Container Terminal Corporation (CSHCTC) port facility last Thursday.
“The Port of Cebu plays a crucial role in the economic development of our region. Our priority is to ensure that all operations within the Port are in strict compliance with customs regulations. This includes safeguarding our borders and facilitating legitimate trade, while also warranting the lawful collection of revenues due to the government,” Morales II stressed.
Accompanying Atty. Morales II during the inspection last September 7 were Subport of Mactan Collector Gerardo A. Campo, and other BOC employees.
They closely examined various aspects of the port facilities, including cargo handling procedures, customs documentation processes, and security measures.
Under the leadership of District Collector Morales II and with guidance from Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, the Port of Cebu remains committed to fostering a secure and conducive environment for international trade, upholding the highest ethical standards, and protecting the nation’s borders.
Holding the rank of CESE (Career Executive Service Eligibility), Morales II has declared his three-points “marching order” to the men and women in the premier port of the reputed Queen of the South.
“As the new District Collector of the Port of Cebu, my marching order is to perform our three-fold mandate of revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection to the best of our ability,” Morales said.
Last June 5, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. appointed Morales II as Collector of Customs VI. (ai/mnm)
