CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. announced during a recent “Lunch with the Visayas Governors and ‘One Cebu’ Officials” that Central Visayas has emerged as the fastest growing region in the country.
He lauded the local leaders for their dedication and hard work in achieving this growth, and their collective efforts were key in driving the region’s success.
“The Central Visayas Region has ranked as the fastest growing region in the country, growing at 7.3 percent in 2023,” he said.
Marcos attributed the rapid growth to the development of industries that have created job opportunities and livelihoods for many Filipinos.
Infra flagship projects in Central Visayas
Some of the projects soon to rise in the region are the New Cebu International Container Port, extension of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project, establishment of Cebu-Mactan and Coastal Road Construction Project.
Additionally, improvement of the road, bridges, and airports of Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor have been prioritized by the current administration.
Marcos encouraged the region to continue developing the different industries such as tourism, agriculture and manufacturing.
He urged the local government officials to solidify their partnership to ensure that the plans for these developments are swiftly realized.
“I am confident that with your leadership, coupled with our strong collaboration, we will transform these plans into reality,” Marcos said.
He emphasized the importance of planning and timely execution of development projects.
“Masusi ninyong pag-aralan ang bawat programa at proyekto na inyong ipapatupad; planuhin nang maayos ang pagpapatupad ng mga ito; at tapusin at maumpisahan sa tamang schedule, lalong-lalo na ang mga priority development project,” he said.
(You carefully study each program and project that you will implement; properly plan their implementation; and finish and start on the right schedule, especially the priority development projects.) (MSH/PIA7 Cebu with reports from PCO)
