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Council urges incoming leaders to reclaim open space in OPRRA
The Freeman
|May 26, 2025
The Cebu City Council has appealed to the incoming administrations of both Cebu Province and the Cebu City Government to make use of an open space in Barangay Kalunasan currently being rented out by the outgoing administration.
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This appeal was prompted by a privilege speech delivered by Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera during the latest Cebu City Council session. Her speech focused on the mandate to preserve and utilize open spaces, as provided under existing local ordinances and national laws.
In response, the council approved a resolution authored by Pesquera, requesting Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro to return the parcel of land in Kalunasan to public use, allowing residents to access it freely.
Additionally, the council passed resolutions directing the Department of Engineering and Public Works to conduct a resurvey of the area designated as open space. The Parks and Playgrounds Department was also asked to draft plans and programs for the development of a park and playground in the Old Philippine Railway Residents Association (OPRRA) compound.
Further, the council urged Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival to prioritize the establishment of parks and playgrounds in all barangays, particularly in densely populated areas.
This story is from the May 26, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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