DURING THE VISIT of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu (BOC) showcased its performance and reforms highlighted by their vital role as a leading hub for trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security in the Visayas as presented by District Collector Atty. Felipe Geoffrey K. De Vera IV. Challenged to make good, De Vera said that revenue is not merely a number but a lifeline for the Filipino people. Nepomuceno, on one hand, commended the Port of Cebu for its consistent performance, reflecting the bureau’s broader commitment to transparency, efficiency, and integrity in governance. Recto was joined by his Chief of Staff Undersecretary Maria Luwalhati C. Dorotan-Tiuseco, Undersecretary Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, and Assistant Secretary Euvimil Nina R. Asuncion. (Photo courtesy of the BOC)