City Planning & Development Office - Bislig City

14/08/2026

📢 WE ARE BACK! 🏢💙

The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) – City Government of Bislig is pleased to inform the public that we are now back at our original office location.

📍 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, Poblacion, Bislig City

We are ready to serve you again for your planning, development, coordination, and other CPDO-related concerns.

🕗 Office Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
No noon break

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we continue to serve the people of Bislig City.

11/08/2026

On August 5–6, 2026, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur conducted a Technical Benchmarking and Planning Research Immersion in Iloilo City to gain valuable insights into innovative planning practices, development strategies, and effective local governance initiatives.

The activity provided the Bislig City delegation with an opportunity to engage with the Iloilo City Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator, learning from the city's experiences, programs, planning approaches, and development initiatives that have contributed to its sustainable growth and effective governance.

Beyond observing successful practices, the immersion served as an avenue to understand the systems behind them, identify approaches that may be adapted to our local context, and translate valuable insights into actionable strategies for Bislig City.

The CPDO of Bislig City sincerely extends its gratitude to the Local Government Unit of Iloilo City, through the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator, particularly Arch. Keith Camena, Mr. Cedric Jamera, and Mr. Mel Corral, for the warm welcome, generosity, and meaningful knowledge-sharing extended to our delegation.

We also express our heartfelt appreciation to the CMO Tour Guide Iloilo City, especially to Mr. Jenry Tiwok, for accompanying us in exploring the beauty, culture, heritage, and rich history of Iloilo City. Your guidance and stories added depth and meaning to our immersion beyond the technical discussions.

10/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Hon. Florencio C. Garay! 🎉🎂

Wishing you good health, continued wisdom, and strength as you lead Bislig City toward a brighter future. May your special day be filled with joy and meaningful moments.

Warmest birthday greetings from your CPDO Family! 💚

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

📢📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY📢📢

The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) – City Government of Bislig informs the public that our office is temporarily closed due to ongoing office repair and renovation.

To ensure the continuous delivery of our services, the CPDO has been temporarily relocated to the:

📍 Digital Transformation Center Building
(Located at the back of the TESDA Manpower Building, Core 1)

We encourage all clients, stakeholders, and partner agencies to visit us at our temporary office for any transactions, inquiries, and coordination.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our office facilities to better serve the people of Bislig City.

Thank you for your continued support.

24/07/2026

On July 24, 2026, the City Planning & Development Office - Bislig City participated in the "Paghandum sa Kabilin: Stakeholders' Meeting on the Cultural Heritage Documentation and Assessment of Bislig City," spearheaded by the NEMSU Bislig - Research and Innovation Office.

The meeting served as a collaborative platform to present the proposed Cultural Research Assessment, bringing together representatives from the Local Government Unit of Bislig, the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR), the Tourism Office, the Bislig Tourism Council, the Culture and the Arts Council, and other key stakeholders. Discussions focused on the objectives, scope, and strategic direction of the initiative, emphasizing the importance of documenting, preserving, and promoting Bislig City's rich cultural heritage through research-based and community-driven approaches.

As the city's lead planning office, the CPDO recognizes that cultural heritage is a vital component of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Integrating cultural heritage into the CLUP ensures that significant historical sites, indigenous knowledge systems, traditions, and cultural landscapes are considered in land use planning and development policies. This approach promotes balanced growth by safeguarding Bislig City's cultural identity while supporting sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and inclusive socio-economic development.

Through strengthened partnerships among the academe, local government, and cultural stakeholders, this initiative reinforces the shared commitment to developing evidence-based planning strategies that preserve Bislig City's rich cultural legacy and integrate heritage conservation into the city's long-term development agenda.

24/07/2026

The City Government of Bislig, through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), successfully conducted the Review of the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) Workshop from July 21–23, 2026, at the Bislig Highland Function Farm.

The three-day workshop gathered representatives from key government agencies and transport stakeholders to review the existing Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP), assess current travel demand, evaluate existing public transport routes and services, identify transportation issues, and recommend strategies for a safer, more efficient, reliable, and sustainable local public transport system. The activity also ensured that the city's transport network remains aligned with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and national transportation policies.

The workshop was facilitated by Resource Persons from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Roxan P. Gupana, John Jaypee Greg D. Jamito and Ronielo R. Efren, who provided technical guidance and facilitated discussions on the review and enhancement of the city's LPTRP in accordance with national policies and public transportation planning standards.
Participating agencies and organizations included the City Mayor's Office (CMO), City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), City Administrator's Office, Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine National Police – Traffic Management Group (TMG), City Engineer's Office (CEO), City Economic Enterprise Development Office (CEEDO), City Community Development Office (CCDO), City Tourism Office, Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR), and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Through collaboration and active stakeholder participation, the workshop strengthened the city's commitment to developing a responsive, accessible, and sustainable public transportation system that addresses the evolving mobility needs of the people of Bislig City.

23/07/2026

The Bislig City Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) successfully conducted its monthly monitoring visit to several priority government projects to assess implementation progress, verify compliance with approved plans and specifications, and ensure the efficient utilization of public funds.

The projects inspected were:

✅ Acquisition and Installation of Traffic Light Crossing at the National Highway–Montero Street, Poblacion
✅ Construction of Multi-purpose Mini Open Gym at BCNHS (Phase IV), Poblacion
✅ Repair and Maintenance of the Quarantine Building at Forest Drive Village, San Roque

The monitoring activity was participated in by the following PMC members and representatives:

• Engr. Jay Manuel Samson – DILG Representative
• Hon. Eladio Galano – ABC President
• Mr. Andres Sorbito – BCCFA Representative
• Ms. Maura Agbayani – PICE Representative
• Ms. Chona Villanueva – KPLO Representative
• Ms. Milly U. Vios – City Mayor's Office Representative
• Mr. Anvic V. Federizo – GAD Focal Person
• Mr. Nelson Laurente – BCPC Representative

Through regular field inspections, the Project Monitoring Committee remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and quality implementation of development projects, ensuring that government-funded initiatives are implemented efficiently and effectively for the benefit of the people of Bislig City.

21/07/2026

The City CBMS Coordinating Board (CCB) successfully convened on 21 July 2026 at the Mayor's Office Conference Room, City Hall, Bislig City, reaffirming the City's commitment to the effective implementation of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) pursuant to Republic Act No. 11315.

The meeting was presided over by City Administrator Romulo C. Garay, with the agenda and key presentations delivered by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Surigao del Sur through Marito W. Elisan, Supervising Statistical Specialist; Justin Nahum H. Gaurano, Statistical Analyst; and Jill Alden Baloyo, Information System Analyst.

Also in attendance were the department heads and representatives from the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), City Population Office (CPO), City Health Office (CHO), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), City Civil Registrar (CCR), City Engineer's Office (CEO), City Information Office (CIO), City Assessor's Office (CASSO), and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).

The discussions emphasized the critical role of CBMS in generating reliable and timely data to support evidence-based planning, informed policy formulation, efficient resource allocation, poverty analysis, and the identification of qualified beneficiaries for government social protection programs. Through strengthened collaboration between the PSA and the Local Government Unit of Bislig, the City continues to advance data-driven governance for inclusive, responsive, and sustainable local development.

14/07/2026