Governor Calls for Unity and Focus on Public Service Amid Emerging National Politics

In light of recent national political developments following the announcement of presidential plans by Sara Duterte for the 2028 elections, Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro emphasized that now is not the time for political distractions but for sustained governance and service to the people of Cebu Province.

“Please allow me to serve the people, as I promised,” the Governor said, reiterating her commitment to remain focused on her mandate.

Seven months since taking her oath on June 30, 2025, the Baricuatro administration has navigated what it describes as an unusually demanding start to a first term—marked by political attacks, persistent opposition, disinformation, threats to personal safety, and natural calamities that have tested the province’s resilience.

“These are not easy burdens, especially in a first term where expectations are high and the work ahead is immense,” the Governor noted. “But I did not run for this position for comfort. I ran to serve.”

Despite challenges, the provincial government continues to pursue foundational reforms and long-term investments, including:

• Rebuilding and streamlining government systems to improve efficiency and transparency

• Strengthening healthcare delivery and accessibility across municipalities

• Enhancing education support and community-based development programs

• Advancing environmental protection and climate resilience initiatives

• Accelerating infrastructure projects critical to mobility and economic growth

• Crafting policies designed to benefit Cebuanos not only today, but for generations to come

The Governor stressed that meaningful governance is not measured by political noise but by steady, consistent progress.

“The progress may not always be loud,” she said, “but it is steady, deliberate, and real.”

As national political conversations begin to take shape, the Governor underscored that her administration will remain firmly centered on local responsibilities rather than future electoral speculation.

“Let politics take its course. My focus remains where it has always been—on the welfare of the Cebuano people,” she added. “My heart, my mind, and all that I am belong to Cebu Province.”

The statement serves as a call for unity among leaders and constituents alike, urging all sectors to prioritize recovery, stability, and inclusive development over partisan discourse.

(𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰/𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘦𝘣𝘶 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦)