President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to Highlight Cebu Visit with Key Engagements
In a show of commitment to regional development, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to spend January 30, 2025, in Cebu, the province he will visit for the first time this year.
Regional Development Council Meeting
His visit begins with the Regional Development Council (RDC)-7 meeting. Here, the President will consult with the Central Visayas RDC members, discussing advancements in priority projects within the region.
20th National Convention of Lawyers
Following the RDC meeting, Marcos will proceed to the 20th National Convention of Lawyers, organized by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). This biennial convention, themed “From Milestones to Horizons: Strengthening the Future of the Legal Profession,” expects participation from an unprecedented 3,984 legal professionals. Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, are anticipated to join the discussions.
Luncheon with Cebu Officials
Further along his itinerary, President Marcos will hold a midday meeting with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and representatives from One Cebu. Local government officials from across the Visayas provinces will gather to demonstrate their support for the administration.
Inauguration of MCIA’s New Alternate Runway
During the afternoon, Marcos will officiate the inauguration of MCIA’s new alternate runway, a 2,560-meter-long and 45-meter-wide project designed to handle increasing air traffic. Construction began in February 2020, and the new runway will enable the airport to operate parallel runways, making MCIA the first in the country to do so.
Key attendees include Governor Garcia, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, among others.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for School Building
Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan will separately attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 12-storey school at Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School in Basak San Nicolas. The facility will feature 49 classrooms and nine workshops, enhancing educational facilities in the area.
Cebu City South District Representative Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. and other local officials will join the event, symbolizing the administration’s investment in quality education.
Summary of Key Figures
President Marcos is joined by a select team during his visit:
- Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu
- Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista
- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin
- Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr.
- Presidential Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez
- Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco
- Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia
- Education Secretary Sonny Angara
- Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan
- Cebu City South District Representative Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr.
Conclusion
President Marcos Jr.’s visit to Cebu highlights the administration’s dedication to regional development, legal reform, and education. By engaging with local officials, legal professionals, and communities, Marcos underscores his commitment to building a prosperous future for all Filipinos.
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