3 officials authorized to sign for guv in her absence

Three resolutions authorizing the provincial administrator, assistant provincial administrator, and chief of staff to sign documents in lieu of Governor Pamela Baricuatro were approved during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on August 4, 2025.

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The signatories authorized chief of staff Paulo Uy, assistant provincial administrator Aldwin Empaces, and provincial administrator Joseph Felix Mari “Ace” Durano to sign certain documents in her absence.

Board Member Celestino Martinez III, who authored all three resolutions, clarified that these authorities come with strict limitations, ensuring compliance with the Local Government Code.

During the session, Martinez read item 49 authorizing Uy to sign specific documents in the absence of the governor. These include salary releases for provincial employees, cash advances for recurring administrative expenses, utility payments such as light, water, phone, and internet services, remittances to government agencies, and contracts for piecework labor (pakyaw) and administrative work.

He is also allowed to sign expenditures related to the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT), Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT), and interlocal health zone operations.