The Cebu Port Commission, during its meeting on 26 March 2026, has approved Cebu Port Authority (CPA) Memorandum Circular No. 4 series of 2026 to implement discounts, suspension of port charges, and passenger terminal fees for a duration of two months effective April 18, 2026 to mitigate the impact of fuel crisis to the riding public and shipping operators.
In approving this measure, the CPA acknowledged the rising fuel prices driving up operating costs, shipping lines raising passenger fares and cargo charges, resulting in less affordable for the public while businesses are facing higher logistics expenses.
If this continues, this may disrupt supply chains, increase commodity prices and decline Cebu’s trade efficiency.
Thus, the CPA has decided to implement the following measures to reduce costs effective April 18:
– 40% discount on Berthing Fees for domestic vessels calling at Cebu ports
– 40% discount on Anchorage Fees for domestic vessels within CPA jurisdiction
– Suspension of RoRo Wharfage Fees for cargo vehicles transporting purely agricultural products, including:
- 6-wheelers (4,800–7,500 kg)
- 6-wheelers, prime movers without trailer (7,600–15,000 kg)
- 8-wheelers, tank lorries, and 10-wheel straight trucks (20,000–25,000 kg)
- 10-wheel prime movers with trailers (26,000 kg and above)
– Suspension of Passenger Terminal Fees in all CPA-operated terminals
– Suspension of fees for Single Entry Pass, Watering Permit, Bunkering Permit, and other Harbor Control Center (HCC)-approved permits
These measures effectively position CPA to absorb part of the operational costs of port operations ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential services, including infrastructure maintenance, utilities, sanitation, security and emergency response.
The suspension of passenger terminal fees will also make CPA subsidize the continued operations of the passenger terminal buildings, including shuttle services and maintenance of facilities, among others.
CPA General Manager Francisco C. Comendador III acknowledged that the initiative will impact CPA operations but emphasized the need to support port stakeholders during this challenging period.
“Our priority is to ease the burden on our stakeholders and the riding public,” he said.
“We will implement this measure for a period of two (2) months as we remain hopeful that the situation will stabilize soon and allow us to shift our focus to recovery efforts. However, this may be extended if necessary,” GM Comendador added.
To complement these interventions, CPA has also implemented energy-saving and austerity measures, including, a 4-day work week for non-frontline personnel.
