Construction of Mandaue track oval to start in 2026

Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jovito” Ouano said that the construction of the planned track oval in Barangay Paknaan is expected to begin in the third quarter of next year.

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He made this statement following his visit to the 3.6-hectare site of the proposed sports facility yesterday, June 10, 2025, who initially believed that the area was ready for construction.

However, during the inspection, it became apparent that the site is not yet fully prepared.

“Ato gyud ni siyang gitan-aw...Atong gi inspect, abi man namo nga after the site development makatukod na gyud dayon ta sa sports oval,” said Ouano, in an interview with reporters.

While about 90 percent of the embankment work has already been completed, engineers accompanying Ouano said that critical groundwork—including dewatering and the installation of sheet piles—still needs to be done.

Ouano said the remaining phases are estimated to cost over P300 million, for which the City still needs to secure funding.

Despite this, Ouano said he remained optimistic that construction can commence by the third quarter of 2026.

To help fund the actual construction of the sports oval, Ouano said he sought the support of his sister, Mandaue Lone District Representative Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon, who has committed P150 million.

“Naa na tay 150 million courtesy of Congresswoman Lolypop para ra gyud sa oval,” said Ouano.