City development plans get Council nod

THE 21^ST City Council, led by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, approved the city’s Farm-to-Market Roads Network Plan (2025–2028), Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Plan (2025–2028), and the updated Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (2022–2031).

The three thematic plans endorsed by the 17th City Development Council (CDC) are seen to guide the city’s development trajectory in the coming years.

The Farm-to-Market Roads Network Plan (FMRNP) prioritizes the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of key rural road infrastructures to enhance connectivity, boost agricultural productivity, and improve market access for farmers and fisherfolk.

Complementing this, the City Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Plan (CAFMP) aims to modernize the sector, increase labor efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness through the adoption of mechanization technologies and integrated systems.

Meanwhile, the Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (ELCCAP) offers a comprehensive framework for local adaptation and mitigation measures, aligned with national directives and international climate commitments.

Aside from supporting the RISE Agenda of the city, the plans are mandated by national policies and are crucial for compliance with major governance and performance assessment frameworks, including the Gawad Kalasag Awards and the Seal of Good Local Governance. (FDC/SP)