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Admitting that the government alone cannot solve Cebu’s mounting solid waste problem, the Cebu Provincial Government called on the private sector, civil society, and the academe to join hands in crafting long-term solutions.
Provincial Administrator Atty. Ace Durano made the appeal during the launch of the “Understanding Choices Series” on Thursday at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, a new initiative meant to tackle pressing provincial issues through collaboration.
“We need you. The government cannot do this alone,” Durano told attendees, which included Gov. Pamela Baricuatro, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, members of the Provincial Board, and mayors from various towns and cities of the province. “We look forward to collaboration, partnerships, and engagement that will result from this event.”
Durano echoed Gov. Baricuatro’s policy of adopting a multi-sectoral approach to governance in addressing Cebu’s key issues, particularly solid waste management, which requires expertise and participation beyond the halls of the Capitol.
The first leg of the series, titled “Cebu’s Waste Dilemma and Potential Solution-Interventions,” gathered local and national officials, regional heads of line agencies, as well as representatives from the private sector, academe, and civil society organizations.
The summit aimed to assess ongoing initiatives, identify gaps, and craft evidence-based solutions to the province’s worsening garbage problem. An exhibit featuring local and international waste management technologies also highlighted best practices from around the world.
Elizar Sabinay Jr. of the Provincial Planning and Development Office said the initiative is part of a broader push for science-based and participatory governance.
“This is Cebu moving forward,” Sabinay said. “It will be science-based; it will be evidence-based; it will be based on consultations, participations, and collaborations not just with local government units but also with multi-stakeholders.”
He announced that similar summits would be held in the coming months: Climate Action and Flood-Resilient Cebu in April, People in Governance in May, and the Cebu Education Summit in June.
The Understanding Choices Series is expected to guide the provincial government’s policy direction and programs in addressing cross-sectoral challenges, including climate resilience, governance, and education. | CAPITOL PIO
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