28/10/2026
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The Provincial Development Council (PDC) Executive Committee convened yesterday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM for a meeting presided over by Governor Edgar B. Aglipay (Ret.), Chairperson of the Provincial Development Council, with most of the Committee members in attendance. The meeting coordinated by the PDC Secretariat headed by the PPDC Ms Elisa Umoso sought the active involvement of the LMP President Mayor Licerio Antiporda , BM Engelbert Caronan Jr- SP Chair on Committee on Finance and Appropriations, ABC Pres BM Bryan Paul Vargas represented by SP Sec. Rose Callang, NGO CSO Rep Mark Benedict Yu, President Rotary Club, Atty Lord Jay Em Cuntapay, Development Cluster Head, Local Finance Committee members, Provincial Engineer Kage de la Cruz and other heads. The plans focused on the provinceโs development priorities through the review and endorsement of the Supplemental Provincial Development Investment Program (SPDIP) No. 3 for the planning period 2026โ2031 and the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 3 for Calendar Year 2026. The Chief of the Investment Programming and Budgeting Division shall submit other documentary requirements to the SP to further facilitate its consideration by the legislative department, who had been very supportive of the Governor's dreams for our province.
Following deliberations, the Committee approved and adopted SPDIP No. 3 for planning period 2026โ2031 and endorsed it to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for appropriate legislative action. It likewise approved and favorably endorsed SAIP No. 3 for CY 2026, amounting to โฑ310,890,900.00. The proposed programs, projects, and activities cover development assistance to local government units (LGUs), honoraria for community-based workers under the No Barangay Left Behind Program, legislative and appraisal and assessment services, and infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Cagayan Inclusivity Center Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens.
The meeting underscored the importance of coordinated development planning and strategic investment programming in ensuring that provincial resources are directed toward priority initiatives that address the needs of Cagayanos. The endorsed resolutions will be transmitted to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for appropriate legislative action, reinforcing the Provincial Government of Cagayanโs commitment to inclusive development, strengthened local governance, improved public service delivery, and a better quality of life for its constituents.
The event was also graced by our "PRIDE", Ms Philippines Earth 2026, Ms. Rina Andrea de los Santos, a native of Sta Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan. Our prayers for her success in the upcoming international competition!!