In addition to its milestones for the second quarter of the year, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro once again proves its effective implementation of the system intended to ensure compliance to policies, objectives, and standards during the recertification audit conducted by the SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. from July 19-21, 2022.

The IMS integrates three (3) systems, namely — ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety into a single management system which the PMO implements since 10 April 2018.

Since travel restrictions have already been lifted per IATF issuances, the said audit was conducted in-person at the PMO’s facilities by three (3) external auditors. Policies, programs, core processes, attainment of plans relative to port operations, outputs against targets, and safety, security and environment aspects of the port were thoroughly examined. SOCOTEC found that PMO MO/C has effectively implemented and improved its Integrated Management System and thus, recommended PMO MO/C of its recertification with zero (0) non-conformity, six (6) positive findings, eight (8) observations, and two (2) opportunities for improvement.

The SOCOTEC commended the PMO’s best practices such as the in-house database utilized for storage and dissemination of incoming and outgoing records, structured documentation of the Customer Feedback system with zero negative feedback, and the evident knowledge and skills manifested by the PMO personnel. Representatives of PPA Head Office’s Port Management Systems and Organizational Development Department (PMSODD) expressed their sincere gratitude and felicitations to the PMO IMS Core Team for their dedication and commitment in continually improving the IMS.

Despite the challenging year, PMO MO/C defied limitations and remained steadfast in providing quality services for the port stakeholders through its committed personnel and excellent leadership under Port Manager, Engr. Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr. As it ventures towards sustainable port operations, the PMO shall continue to enhance its policies and programs for customer satisfaction, safe and secure operations, and environmental conservation. – BCAcedera