Bohol — Regional collaboration across Central Visayas is set to reach new heights as the 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu officially authorizes Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro to sign the long-awaited SugBohol Sisterhood Agreement. Approved during the Provincial Board’s regular session on Monday, July 20, 2026, the resolution paves the way for a formal ceremonial signing with Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado. Scheduled for July 31 in Bohol, the landmark pact cements a shared vision of inter-provincial unity, economic synergy, and mutual development.
A Comprehensive Framework for Regional Growth
Building upon the foundations of Joint Resolution No. 01-2024 adopted during a historic joint legislative session, the upcoming sisterhood pact outlines multi-sectoral cooperation between the two neighboring provinces. The partnership targets vital areas such as tourism promotion, commerce, business investments, and large-scale infrastructure initiatives designed to streamline connectivity across the region. Furthermore, the agreement expands into essential public service sectors, including agricultural development, sustainable fisheries, modern healthcare delivery, educational exchanges, environmental protection, disaster resilience, and digital governance.
Establishing a Dedicated Technical Working Group
To ensure that the lofty goals of the sisterhood agreement translate into concrete, on-the-ground results, the Cebu Provincial Board has authorized the creation of a specialized Provincial Technical Working Group (TWG). This body will work hand-in-hand with its counterpart in Bohol to monitor, evaluate, and coordinate joint programs and activities once the pact takes full effect. The designated Cebu TWG comprises prominent Provincial Board Members—including Stanley Caminero, Lakambini Reluya, Malcolm Sanchez, Nelson Mondigo, and Raymond Calderon—alongside Sangguniang Panlalawigan Secretary Atty. Pulchra Marie Acevedo. This structured oversight guarantees that both local governments maintain active communication and accountability in executing shared initiatives.
Strengthening Visayas Solidarity Under the Law
Rooted in the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991—specifically Sections 16, 33, and 35 of Republic Act No. 7160—the partnership highlights the vital role of local government units in pursuing cooperative arrangements that foster general welfare and sustainable growth. By choosing cooperation over isolation, Cebu and Bohol are setting a powerful precedent for regional solidarity in the Philippines. As both provinces prepare for the official penning ceremony on July 31, local leaders and residents alike look forward to an era of accelerated economic recovery, enriched cultural exchanges, and unified resilience.
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