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The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc recently held an election for its Cebu Chapter Board
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Five members from the Cebu Chapter were elected to the Board
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From among them will be chosen the Cebu Chapter officers
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Felipe Geoffrey De Vera, district collector of the Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu, delivered the opening remarks at the event
The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc recently held an election for its Cebu Chapter Board.
The event, which coincided with the general membership assembly, was held on July 4 in Seda Ayala Center Cebu.
Atty. Felipe Geoffrey De Vera, district collector of the Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu, delivered the opening remarks at the event.
In his speech, he called on members of the Cebu Chapter to reflect on their collective journey and to recommit themselves to the deeper purpose behind their work.
“You may not always be seen, and your names may not always make the headlines, but your work is at the very core of how goods move, how businesses grow, and how the everyday lives of Filipinos are sustained,” De Vera said.
He emphasized the shared path walked by the logistics sector and the Bureau of Customs in navigating pressures, making time-sensitive decisions, and upholding systems built on trust and accountability, saying, “Our roles may be different, but our purpose is the same: to ensure that trade flows not just efficiently, but fairly, securely, and with integrity.”
He added, “This profession isn’t only about moving goods across borders, it’s about moving the country forward. That work becomes meaningful when it’s rooted in character and built on collaboration.”
PMTLAI national president Erich Lingad and most of the national Board members trooped to Cebu to attend the event. Lingad was joined by Marilyn Alberto – vice president for Air; Mariz Regis – vice president for Sea; Irene Manguiat – vice president for Government Affairs; Benny Anuciacion – vice president for Land; Doris Torres – executive director and chairperson for training and education; Josie Yap – corporate secretary; and Marissa Galbis – chairman for Membership.
