The 21st City Council headed by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez has adopted the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for calendar year 2027, with a total of ₱20,014,387,107.00, strategically allocated across three major development sectors: general public services, social development, and economic development sectors.
Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991, the Local Development Council is mandated to formulate and recommend development plans and investment programs, including the AIP.
The adoption of the AIP serves as a guide for the city government in prioritizing programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) aimed at improving public services, promoting social welfare, and strengthening the local economy.
Approved by the City Development Council, the 2027 AIP reflects the city’s development priorities for 2027 and provides a framework for implementing initiatives that address residents' needs and support the city’s continued growth.
The 2027 AIP contains priorities and different strategies anchored to the city’s RISE development agenda, demonstrates the commitment of the city to pursue sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and responsive development through strategic and results-oriented public investments.
The AIP was reviewed and endorsed by the committee of the whole with Councilor Yan Lam Lim as chair of the committee on finance, budget, and appropriation. (JBD/SP)
The 21st City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-425, accrediting two community organizations as Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/People’s Organizations (POs) during its 56th Regular Session, presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez.
Sponsored by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, the resolution accredits the Oro Bagsakan Vendors Association, Inc. and the Sendong Survivor’s Eco-Care Poverty Alleviation Livelihood Association (SSEPALA-Blk. 29) for membership in the city’s Local Special Bodies.
The accreditation is pursuant to DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-060 and Article 64, Rule XIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Government Code of 1991.
As chairperson of the committee on planning, research and innovation, and people’s organization accreditation, Rodriguez emphasized the importance of recognizing community organizations and strengthening their participation in local governance.
He said the accreditation would provide the organizations with an avenue to voice their concerns and contribute their ideas and perspectives to the city’s development. (JDO/SP)
Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez welcomed the sister-city partnership between Cagayan de Oro City and San Juan City, which opens opportunities for both local governments to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore initiatives for their communities.
The sisterhood agreement was signed on October 20 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel during the Mayor’s Night of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) 83rd National Executive Board Meeting and first-ever Mindanao Cluster Consultation.
Vice Mayor Bebot expressed hope that the partnership would pave the way for meaningful exchanges and collaborative initiatives that would support the development of both cities and bring benefits to their constituents.
She joined Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, LCP National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, along with mayors from across the country, and members of the 21st City Council, at the gathering. (SPE/SP)
