About Us

The Cebu Port Authority is distinct, separate, and autonomous from the Philippine Ports Authority, though both are under the supervision of the Department of Transportation and Communications for purposes of policy coordination.

Legal Authority

Created through Republic Act 7621
Enacted into law on June 26, 1992
Operationalized on January 1, 1996

Vision

CPA envisions a world-class port, complemented by a well-equipped and maintained network of ports, contributing to a globally competitive delivery of safe, efficient and effective port services manned by professional, skilled, dedicated and motivated personnel.

Mission

CPA's mission is to operate and maintain ports under its system and implement an integrated program for planning, development and financing of ports within its territorial jurisdiction.

Purposes and Objectives

The following are CPA's objectives:

•  To integrate and coordinate the planning, development, construction, and operations of ports and port facilities within its territorial jurisdiction, consistent with the needs and requirements of the region;

•  To enhance the flow of international and domestic commerce passing through or utilizing the regional ports; and

•  To promote regional development by providing support services to sustain the growth of export and other priority industries in the region.

Governing Body

The powers and functions of the CPA in administering to the Port of Cebu, is vested in and exercised by a Cebu Port Commission composed of seven members.

The Chairman of the Commission is the Department of Transportation and Communication. The Vice Chairman is elected from among the remaining Commissioners and is designated as the General Manager.

Apart from the Chairman, the Commissioners are all appointed by the President of the Philippines, representing the shipowners and shipping operators, cargo-handling labor and business sectors. The Commissioners are appointed to a term of three (3) years.

Currently, the following is the roster of the Cebu Port Commission:

Leandro R. Mendoza, Chairman
Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communication

Oscar M. Sevilla, Alternate Chairman
General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority

Angelo C. Verdan, Vice-Chairman
General Manager, Cebu Port Authority

Alfonso U. Alerre, Commissioner
Business Sector

Orlando V. Soriano, Commissioner
Business Sector

Tomas A. Riveral, Commissioner
Cargo-Handling Labor Sector

Carlos G. Co, Commissioner
Shipowner and Shipping Sector

Ramon G. Villordon, Jr., Commissioner
Shipowner and Shipping Sector