TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte has approved on Tuesday, June 2, a P1.457-billion Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) aimed at funding priority development projects and strengthening public services across the province and its component local government units.
The approval of Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) No. 1 was made after a series of deliberations and review by members of the provincial board, underscoring what officials described as a commitment to accountable and development-oriented governance.
Leyte 5th District Board Member Carlo Loreto said the measure reflects the provincial government’s continuing effort to direct public funds toward programs that improve infrastructure, social services, and local economic activity.
“The approval of Supplemental Investment Program No. 1 reflects our continued commitment to improving the lives of Leyteños through strategic investments in infrastructure, social services, and other priority programs,” he said.
Aside from the province-wide allocation, the provincial board also approved supplemental and annual investment programs of several municipalities, including Burauen, Inopacan, Palompon, San Isidro, Bato, and Mayorga.
The approved local investment programs include Burauen — P21 million and an additional P46 million SIP; Inopacan — P11 million and P12.7 million SIP; Palompon — P20.7 million SIP; San Isidro — P7.6 million SIP; Bato — P246.3 million SIP and P254.4 million Annual Investment Program (AIP); and Mayorga —P147.6 million SIP and P677 million AIP.
Loreto said the approved budgets are expected to finance infrastructure development, social welfare programs, and other local priorities identified by the respective municipalities.
He added that the Provincial Board continues to work closely with local government units to ensure that public funds are utilized efficiently and aligned with development goals.
Officials said the approval of the investment programs is expected to fast-track project implementation and support inclusive growth across Leyte province.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
