The budget was based on the programs, activities, and projects (PAP) proposals submitted by different sectoral committees that were approved by the Cebu Provincial Development Council (PDC) during its first quarter meeting last Feb. 13.
The proposals will be submitted to the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) for review and endorsement before being elevated to the national government for possible inclusion in the 2027 budget.
Both the PDC and RDC-7 are chaired by Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro.
Aligned for progress
“Under my leadership, no one will be left behind…. Matag usa parte sa kalamboan, kay ‘Ato ang Sugbo’! (everyone is part of the economic progress because Cebu is ours)” said Baricuatro who presided over the PDC full council meeting.
She thanked the sectoral committees for making sure that the PAP of the different member-national government agencies (NGAs), Government-owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are “properly aligned” with those of the provincial government.
Among those who attended were Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco, provincial board members, mayors, and partner civil society organizations.
Bulk for infrastructure
Based on the statement released by the province, infrastructure and utilities accounted for the bulk of the budget at P71.74 billion broken down as follows:
The PDC has also approved P100 million in infrastructure projects requested by the Danao City Government for Barangays Guinacot and Suba.
The Economic Development Committee also submitted PAPs worth P507 million. These are as follow:
Beyond infrastructure spending
In addition to infrastructure and economic initiatives, proposed allocations also cover education, health, environmental protection, technology, and trade.
The Social Development Committee submitted a proposed budget of P31.26 billion for the following:
Environmental spending plan
For the Environmental Management Committee, the PAPs reached P589 million composed of:
Also proposed were the Metro Cebu Sewerage Master Plan of the Metro Cebu Water District and the “Global Gateway Early-Stage Investment Mechanism” grant by the European Union, focusing on water security
The Development Administration Committee submitted P2.8 billion worth of PAPs:
For urgent and relevant projects proposed for inclusion under the DPWH and DENR, a separate PDC executive committee meeting will be convened.
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