SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA - The Provincial Development Council of Pampanga held a special meeting led by Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda on behalf of Governor Lilia "Nanay" Pineda to approve key provincial programs and 2028 infrastructure proposals totaling over PHP 10 billion. The council approved six key resolutions endorsing various programs and infrastructure projects to the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The meeting also approved the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2026 and adopted the Revised Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (ELCCAP) for 2023–2028.
Approved Programs and Development Initiatives
The council approved PDC Resolution No. 11 to endorse the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project 2.0 (PMNP 2.0) to the Regional Development Council . PDC Resolution No. 12 endorsed the Inclusive Partnerships for Agrarian Reform Communities (IPARC) Project, a World Bank-funded initiative that aims to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen market access for agrarian reform beneficiaries . The council also adopted the Revised Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (ELCCAP) for 2023–2028 through PDC Resolution No. 13, which aligns with national climate adaptation and mitigation strategies . PDC Resolution No. 14 approved the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2026.
Infrastructure Investments for 2028
The council approved two major infrastructure endorsements for fiscal year 2028: PDC Resolution No. 15 endorsed PHP 4.0615 billion in consolidated LGU-proposed projects to DPWH Region 3, while PDC Resolution No. 16 endorsed PHP 6.1058 billion in consolidated DPWH-proposed projects . These endorsements follow President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to empower Regional Development Councils and strengthen regional investment programming, ensuring that local projects are prioritized in national government budgets . The Provincial Development Council plays a crucial role in formulating and prioritizing socio-economic development programs and public investment plans for the province . These approvals reflect the Pampanga provincial government's commitment to pursuing comprehensive development through infrastructure, nutrition, agrarian reform, and climate action.
