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To bring out best practices in local government units (LGU) in Cebu through comprehensive measurement and high-quality standards, the Cebu Provincial Government and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launched the elevated version of the Our Cebu Program 2.0 last July 30, 2018.

Under the Our Cebu Program 2.0, outstanding LGUs are recognized based on the assessment and indicators provided by the Program. The assessment will now be implemented once a year instead of twice.

During the presentation of the new version of the Program, mentors were also officially presented to the public, which will guide the LGUs on technical coaching that is expected to be beneficial in improving their performance.

From scorecards as assessment tool, the new Our Cebu Program 2.0 uses a set of rubrics, which represents six attributes — green, historical and cultural, inclusiveness & competitiveness, livability, and resiliency & governance.

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III announced that bigger cash incentives await winners in the new version, from the previous allocation of P9 million to P28.75 million.

During her speech, Our Cebu Program project manager, Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said the Program can ‘help bring out the best in every LGU and achieve our dream of making our Cebu a province truly wholesome and sustainable to live, work, play, invest and do business.’

Senator Cynthia Villar was also present to grace the event. She emphasized the importance of climate change, disaster risk management, and environmental protection, being included among the Six-Key Development Agenda of the province.

The launch of the elevated Our Cebu Program 2.0 coincided with the 449th founding anniversary celebration of the province of Cebu, and the 10th founding anniversary of the Program itself.

The Integrated Area Development Program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI-IAD) provides Local Government Units (LGUs) with technical assistance towards socioeconomic development.