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01 June 2021

Memorandum
For : The Station Commander, PPD
From : The Operation Section, PPD
Subject : Narrative Report: Oplan Biayeng Ayos Semana Santa and Summer
Vacation 2021

In the implementation of the two-month long OPLAN Biyaheng Ayos Semana Santa &
Summer Vacation 2021. The Philippine Ports Authority, PMO-Zamboanga provided tight
security, efficient travel and an effective respond to the needs of the travelling public
during the Lenten and Summer Season.
Starting up, the PMO issued Public Advisories thru the setup of tarpaulins with
emergency and hotline numbers in conspicuous areas such as the Passenger Terminal
Building. The PMO also put up two (2) Malasakit Helpdesk to help passengers having
trouble in understanding the set of guidelines being implemented before they are
allowed to proceed to their travel, it has also served as an assistance desk for
passengers needing aid such as wheelchair for the PWD, an area for breastfeeding
mother and a coordinating desk for those in emergency. While DOTr attached agency
such as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other law enforcement agencies like the
Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP) together with the Armed Forces of the
Philippines, Joint Task Force Zamboanga have implemented similar security measures
to ensure the readiness of their respective organizations during the observance of the
Holy Week/ Summer Vacation.

As an active participant in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, PMO-Zamboanga


had put up several hand washing areas and foot bath in strategic locations with its gate
guards checking port-users body temperature and wearing of facemask and face shield
prior entry to the port. Port Police officers are also on constant roving patrol keeping
watch to those who are violating the safety protocols to include the observance of the
social distancing. The PMO has also teamed up with the City Tourism and City Health
Office in monitoring the entry of passenger coming from the BASULTA area and Manila
by establishing an entry protocol area for all inbound passengers where their travel
requirements and personal well-being is accessed and profiled before they are made to
exit the port. Mid of May, PMO-Zamboanga implemented the used of S-Pass as
required by DILG for travel anywhere in the country. Hence, in addition to a valid ticket
and valid identification card, passengers were required present their S-pass prior to
access to the port.
The PMO along with other government units has also been keenly aiding the Office of
Civil Defense in their endeavor of handling the repatriates from Sandakan, Sabah
Malaysia with three (3) successful voyage processed during the course of the Oplan
Biyaheng Ayos.
In closing, the Port of Zamboanga has experienced a relatively busy yet peaceful Oplan
Biyaheng Ayos with no untoward incident/accident as its proof.