The work of the Metro Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB) for Metro Cebu continues as the Board’s 4th Quarter meeting was held at the newly constructed Fonti de Versailles in Minglanilla, Cebu; Hon. Elanito Peña welcomed the attendees last December 13.

In the absence of the MCDCB Chairperson Gov. Hilario Davide III, private sector co-chair (alternate) and Cebu Business Club President Mr. Gordon Alan Joseph presided the meeting.

The board first reviewed and ratified several resolutions drafted during the Research, Program and Organizational Development (RPOD) Executive Committee meetings; this includes the Resolution to include Butuanon River as a priority river of the flood control project of DPWH.

Another resolution reviewed indicates to support the recommendations of JICA’s Inception Report on the Preparatory Survey on the Septic Tank Sludge Treatment Construction Project for Metro Cebu.

There were several questions raised by the members of the board and these were endorsed to specific national government agencies for them to address.

The meeting was also a venue to share accomplishments on different projects from the Focus Area Based Committees (FABComs) and their respective subcommittees on the activities they have conducted throughout the year.

Councilor Nilo Seno of Mandaue City, Councilor Junjie Cruz and Municipality of San Fernando Mayor Hon. Lakambini Reluya were also present to share to the Board their insights and action plans during their attendance in the 6th Asia Smart Cities Conference in Yokohama Japan last October 25 to 27, 2017.

Lastly, the MCDCB 4th Quarter Meeting ended with a presentation that recognizes distinguished MCDCB members and partners who contributed to the progress of the projects bringing closer to the fulfilment of the Mega Cebu 2050 vision.