𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟵𝟬𝟬𝟭:𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
COURTESY: Bureau of Customs Port of Cagayan de Oro.
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Cagayan de Oro, led by Atty. Manuel O. Zurbito Jr., proudly keeps its ISO 9001:2015 certification. They aced the external audit by TÜV SÜD Philippines on July 3, 2026.
Moreover, the team showcased impressive revenue wins, stronger stakeholder ties, and community-boosting initiatives.
Why This Matters Big Time
Auditors spotted six opportunities for improvement and one standout positive observation. They especially loved the port’s revenue generation, engagement efforts, and social responsibility programs.
Consequently, the port continues delivering top-notch customs clearance for imported goods. This success fuels Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s vision of integrity, accountability, and modernization.
