CEBU Gov. Pamela Baricuatro marked her first 100 days in office on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, by highlighting a list of accomplishments on Facebook, including streamlining frontline services, promoting transparency, expanding support for farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises, and improving the province’s disaster response.
Baricuatro vowed to continue implementing reforms to build a more resilient and inclusive province, noting the northern Cebu earthquake tested the province’s response capacity.
She also mentioned measures to protect public funds with her administration’s improved transparency, oversight, and performance metrics to ensure public money served the people.
Growth, investment
Among her accomplishments, Baricuatro said the Provincial Government expanded programs to support local MSMEs, farmers, and coastal communities.
Capitol also invested in essential infrastructure and digital connectivity to unlock opportunities in education, health, and commerce across Cebu.
People-first leadership
Baricuatro said Capitol strengthened social safety nets for vulnerable residents and expanded community-based health initiatives.
She said she built a culture of teamwork, accountability, and service across the administration “except those mayors and other LGU (local government unit) officials who refuse to work with me.”
Earthquake
Baricuatro said the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit northern Cebu in the evening of Sept. 30 was a test of her administration’s readiness and capacity to respond to challenges.
“The way Cebuanos rallied to help one another, answered the call for assistance, and showed Bayanihan in action was nothing short of inspiring,” Baricuatro said.
Looking ahead
The governor said she is committed to continue implementing reforms for better service delivery, transparency, and efficiency.
She also vowed to expand inclusive economic opportunities for families, farmers, and entrepreneurs; strengthen resilience against emergencies, climate impacts, and public health challenges, and maintain an open-door approach for collaboration with local governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Baricuatro also acknowledged Capitol employees, frontline workers, and her family for their dedication. She welcomed public engagement and feedback, encouraging residents to reach out through official channels and public consultations. / CDF