23/08/2026
ECCD STRATEGIC PLANNING 2026
The Provincial ECCD Office, in partnership with the ECCD Council, concluded a successful 2-day ECCD Strategic Planning with a theme โNurturing Every Childc, Empowering Every Community: ECCD Roadmapping 2030โ on August 17โ18, 2026, at Unity Hall, Provincial Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City.
Facilitated by resource persons Mr. Newelle Magas, Head- ICT Unit and Mr. Karl Jeffrey Sabalza, Planning Officer III from the ECCD Council, the activity gathered City and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers (C/MSWDOs) and ECCD Focal Persons representing all 25 local government units across Misamis Oriental.
The participants worked together to assess current service delivery, identify gaps, and align with the provisions of Republic Act No. 12199 (ECCD System Act of 2025). By the end of the activity, every LGU had produced its initial draft of a 3-Year ECCD Roadmap โ a strategic guide to strengthen and expand early childhood care and development services in their respective communities.
Governor Juliette Uy conveyed her full support and encouragement to the participants through her Special Assistant, Mr. Celso โPopoyโ Abucejo, emphasizing the provincial governmentโs commitment to nurturing every child and empowering every community.
Provincial ECCD officer Ms. Maryden T. Ocot expressed optimism that the roadmaps will serve as a strong foundation for cohesive, inclusive, and sustainable ECCD implementation across the province in the years ahead.