Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is set to outline Central Visayas' development priorities and key challenges when she delivers her first State of the Region Address (SORA) today, June 24, 2026, in Danao City.

Baricuatro, as chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7), is expected to report on major discussions the council has tackled in recent months, such as infrastructure, transportation, and economic plans and concerns in the region.

The Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) pushes for a regional Department of Transportation (DOTr) to speed up projects in Cebu and Bohol, with a focus on road maintenance and development. This move aims to improve travel time and ease transportation constraints in the region.

Baricuatro was appointed Governor of Cebu in 2022 and has been instrumental in promoting tourism and economic growth in the province.

According to the sources, Governor Baricuatro will deliver the address during the second-quarter full meeting of the RDC-7, which is a quarterly meeting that gathers all regional development council members to discuss regional development priorities and challenges.

The meeting today will be attended by representatives from different government agencies, local government units, and private sectors. The State of the Region Address is one of the key events where Governor Baricuatro will report on the progress of the region in achieving its development goals and objectives.

The State of the Region Address is set to commence at 10:00 AM today, and the public is invited to attend. Governor Baricuatro is expected to highlight the region's progress in areas such as infrastructure development, transportation, and economic growth.

RDC-7 pushes for regional DOTr to speed up Cebu, Bohol projects

And, in line with the RDC-7's efforts to improve regional transportation, Governor Baricuatro will discuss the ongoing development of a regional DOTr to oversee transportation projects in Central Visayas.

The regional DOTr will play a crucial role in ensuring that transportation projects are completed on time and within budget. With a regional DOTr, Governor Baricuatro aims to improve the efficiency of transportation projects and ease travel time in the region.

Key Facts:

  • Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is set to deliver her first State of the Region Address today.
  • The address will be held in Danao City at 10:00 AM.
  • The meeting will be attended by representatives from government agencies, local government units, and private sectors.
  • Governor Baricuatro is expected to highlight the progress of the region in achieving infrastructure development, transportation, and economic growth goals.
  • The regional DOTr will play a crucial role in overseeing transportation projects in Central Visayas.