The Department of Transportation and Communications has ordered an immediate survey of the under deck of the Port of Dumaguete to determine its worthiness after it was battered by surging seawaters and waves brought by super typhoon “Pablo” early this month.

Port manager Annie Lee Manese said her office will submit to general manager Juan Sta. Ana, and DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya the program of work and the detailed engineering plan of the underdeck for funding this week.

The survey will ensure that the Roll-On, Roll Off ports are still in good condition, she added.

Initial assessment showed that the two RC piles of the RoRo ports were damaged by surging seawaters at the height of “Pablo”.

Mobilization work has also started on the repair and rehabilitation of Pier 1 that was damaged when an inter-island vessel rammed into it last year, and will only be available for use by smaller vessels, Manese said.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Customs in Dumaguete will celebrate Christmas in spite of the office damage due to “Pablo”.

Customs collector, Medolita Cabanag, said gift packs of rice, sugar, coffee and sardines will be distributed soon to more than 100 affected families in Barangay Looc, Dumaguete, with the funds sourced from the budget allotted for the Christmas party of the BOC employees.*JG

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