PPDO - Marinduque

25/06/2026

The Provincial Development Council (PDC) successfully conducted its Full Council Meeting on June 11, 2026, under the chairmanship of Governor Melecio J. Go. In his message, Governor Go called on all members to actively participate and share their insights to further strengthen the Province’s development planning and decision-making processes.

Governor Go also provided updates on matters discussed and deliberated during the Regional Development Council (RDC) MIMAROPA meetings, particularly on projects endorsed through and deliberated by the Infrastructure Development Committee, which he chairs.

The meeting was attended by PDC members composed of Municipal Mayors and local government unit (LGU) representatives, and civil society organizations (CSOs). Also present were Provincial Government Department Heads serving as resource persons, as well as representatives from various agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO), who presented projects requiring the Council’s endorsement. DPWH representative was also invited to the meeting as Resource Person.

During the meeting, the Council deliberated on various agenda items that had previously undergone comprehensive review and evaluation by the different PDC Sectoral Committees before being elevated to the Full Council for consideration, approval, and endorsement.

Among the key matters discussed were the Province’s investment plans and priority development projects. The Council likewise tackled emerging issues and challenges confronting the Province and explored appropriate strategies and interventions to address them.

The Provincial Development Council continues to serve as a vital platform for open discussion, strategic planning, and policy direction-setting toward the sustainable growth and development of Marinduque.

22/06/2026

𝗥𝗣𝗠𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲

The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC), together with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), and private sector representatives, including the Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MaCEC), conducted a project monitoring visit across the province of Marinduque on June 9–10, 2026. The activity aimed to assess the progress, implementation, and impact of key development projects funded and implemented in the province.

Joining the monitoring team were members of the Provincial Project Monitoring Team (PPMT), including MaCEC, representatives from Marinduque State University (MarSU), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), various Local Government Units (LGUs), and other concerned government agencies.


The monitoring activity covered several major infrastructure and development projects, including:


• Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Road with Slips, Slope Collapse, and Landslide along the Marinduque Circumferential Road (K0052+448.00 – K0052+581.00) in Cagpo, Torrijos;

• Construction of the Sta. Cruz Shore Protection Project in Tagum, Santa Cruz, Marinduque;

• Construction of a Three-Storey Academic Building with Smart Classrooms at the MarSU Torrijos Campus;

• Construction of the Mogpog Shore Protection/Boulevard Project in Ino, Mogpog, Marinduque; and

• Construction of a Slope Protection Structure along Dr. Damian Reyes Road (Boac Side) (K0016+955.00 – K0017+000.00), Marinduque.

Facilitated by DEPDev, the activity concluded with an exit conference presided over by Governor Melecio J. Go. The conference was attended by members of the RPMC and PPMT, implementing agencies such as DPWH and MarSU, project contractors, and other concerned stakeholders.

During the discussion, DEPDev and DILG representatives presented their findings, observations, and recommendations to address implementation challenges and enhance project delivery. Governor Go also raised concerns regarding projects that have experienced prolonged delays and emphasized the need for timely completion of priority infrastructure projects. He called on project contractors to provide clear commitments and timelines for the completion of their respective projects, underscoring the importance of accountability and adherence to project schedules. He further advised the DPWH to strengthen coordination with LGUs even prior to project implementation to ensure smoother ex*****on, alignment with local priorities, and conduct public consultations.

The monitoring activity highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies, local stakeholders, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in project implementation.

16/06/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙞, 𝙇𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙦𝙪𝙚! 🎉🏆

Ipinagdiriwang natin nang buong pagmamalaki ang natatanging tagumpay ng Lalawigan ng Marinduque at ng anim (6) na bayan nito sa pagkamit ng 100% passing rate sa CY 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Assessment.

Sa kabuuang 78 Local Government Units (LGUs) na sumailalim sa pagtatasa sa MIMAROPA Region, 74 o 94.87% ang matagumpay na nakapasa sa sumusunod na itinakdang assessment criteria:

1.) Most recent Commission on Audit (COA) Opinion is Unmodified or Qualified, based on the Annual Audit Report (AAR) posted on the COA website; and

2.) Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) requirements on the timely and complete posting of required financial documents in three (3) conspicuous places and in the FDP Portal from the 2nd to 4th quarter of CY 2024 and 1st quarter of CY 2025 are complied, based on the data provided by the FDP Central Team of the BLGS-PCMD.

Ang tagumpay na ito ay sumasalamin sa dedikasyon ng ating mga opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaang lokal sa pagsusulong ng transparency, pananagutan, maayos na pamamahalang pinansyal, at kahusayan sa paglilingkod sa publiko.

Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang tagumpay na ito upang patuloy nating isulong ang epektibo, maagap, at makataong lokal na pamamahala para sa bawat Marinduqueño.

Muli, taos-pusong pagbati sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Marinduque at sa mga Bayan ng Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Santa Cruz, at Torrijos! 🎉👏

11/03/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬!

Ngayong International Women's Day, kinikilala ng PRDP MIMAROPA ang mga kababaihan na ngunguna sa larangan ng inhinyeriya. Ang inyong sipag, talino, at dedikasyon ay nagpapatunay na hindi lamang kayo ilaw ng tahanan kundi haligi rin ng sambayanan.

Sama-sama nating kilalanin at ipagdiwang ang mahalagang papel ng kababaihan sa paghubog ng isang mas pantay, maunlad, at makatarungang lipunan.

04/03/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗣𝗗𝗢 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗔-𝗣𝗥𝗗𝗣 𝗜-𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗣𝗖𝗢 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀

Staff of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, together with representatives from the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAgriO), actively participated in the I-PLAN's Series of Training Workshops conducted by the DA-PRDP MIMAROPA RPCO in February 2026.

The workshops were designed to strengthen the technical competencies of participating local government units in the effective use of PRDP planning tools and to promote evidence-based and results-oriented investment planning.

The PPDO representatives attended the following training activities:

1. Data Presentation and Database Preparation Training – February 3–6, 2026
2. Training on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GeoRisk Philippines (GeoRiskPH) – February 10–13, 2026
3. Canva Design Training with Sidlan Encoding Workshop – February 24–27, 2026

Participation in these workshops will significantly enhance the PPDO’s technical and analytical capabilities in applying PRDP planning tools for a more informed, consistent, and data-driven planning and implementation of development initiatives in the province.

03/03/2026

The Provincial Development Council held its First Quarter Full Council Meeting on March 2, 2026, chaired by Governor Melecio J. Go.

The meeting was attended by municipal mayors, CSOs, and provincial department heads, who worked together to review and align the province’s key development priorities.

The council discussed several agenda items that had undergone prior review and deliberation during the PDC Sectoral Committee meetings before being presented to the Full Council for consideration, approval, and endorsement.

During the session, participants exchanged updates and insights on proposed programs, projects, and initiatives for inclusion in the plans and for possible endorsement to the Regional Development Council.

The meeting was facilitated by the PPDO with Mr. Arnel Morales, serving as the PDC Secretary, assisting in the coordination of the session and in documenting and processing all discussion points.

24/02/2026

In pursuit with its continuing commitment to gender-responsive and inclusive governance, the Provincial Government of Marinduque, under the leadership of Governor Mel J. Go, successfully conducted the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 (𝗚𝗣𝗕) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗥) 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 on February 11–13, 2026 at Hotel Marinduque, Isok, Boac.

The three-day activity strengthened the technical capacity of Provincial GFPS members, GAD Chairpersons and representatives from various LGUs and concerned offices in the preparation, review, and enhancement of GPBs and GARs—ensuring that programs and budgets effectively address identified gender gaps and contribute to women’s empowerment and inclusive provincial development.

This initiative was spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government MIMAROPA and Marinduque, who generously shared their expertise and facilitated the sessions, in partnership with the Provincial Planning and Development Office.

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗝𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴, conveyed his full support for the initiative and reaffirmed the Provincial Government’s strong commitment to advancing gender-responsive and inclusive development efforts.

𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, in her closing remarks as the Chairperson on Committee on Women, Family Care, and Gender and Development, expressed her sincere appreciation for the successful conduct of the activity and commended the resource persons, organizers and participants for their commitment to advancing gender-responsive governance in the province.

Together, we go forward in ensuring that GAD is not just a compliance requirement—but a powerful strategy for equitable, people-centered development. 💜

07/01/2026

02/12/2025

Theme: 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒒𝒖𝒆, 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀

In a decisive stride toward future-ready governance, the Provincial Government of Marinduque convened its Executive-Legislative Agenda Planning cm Team Building on November 17-20, 2025 at Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas.

More than a planning exercise, the gathering became a shared moment of alignment and renewed commitment, a motion on what collaborative provincial leadership should look like.

This assembly brought together pillars of Marinduque’s governance: 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐉. 𝐆𝐨, 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐀. 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨, 𝐉𝐫., 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬).

At the heart of the agenda were presentations from the Department Heads, each laying down strategic priorities for the next three years. Their proposals ranged from infrastructure and economic revitalization to social development, resilience building, institutional capacity, and strengthened community partnerships. Instead of isolated plans, what emerged were interconnected pathways for rapid shifts in development, governance standards, and citizen expectations.

The Executive and Legislative Branches, traditionally operating with distinct mandates, used this space to examine shared responsibilities and harmonize directions.

CSO representatives added crucial points, ensuring that province’s development trajectory remains grounded in community realities.
Complementing the planning sessions were team-building activities designed to fortify trust and strengthen interpersonal dynamics among officials and department heads.

Ultimately, the ELA planning cm Team Building served as recognition that Marinduque’s future requires coherence, discipline, and a leadership culture willing to think beyond terms, titles, and transitions.

This entire event was facilitated by the PPDO headed by its PPDC, 𝗘𝗻𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗖𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻.

26/11/2025

PDC Full Council Meeting | November 13, 2025