The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved on first reading an ordinance establishing the Bacolod City Education Office (CEdO), a move aimed at strengthening the city’s capacity to deliver responsive, inclusive, and future-ready education programs.
The proposed measure, authored by Councilor Caesar Distrito, is titled the “Bacolod City Education Office Establishment Ordinance of 2026.”
It seeks to institutionalize a dedicated office that will serve as the local government’s central arm in planning, coordinating, and implementing education initiatives across all levels, and is a product of a series of recommendations from the Congressional Education Commission II.
Distrito said the ordinance responds to evolving national policies and growing local demands for a more organized and data-driven approach to education governance.
He added that the measure ensures Bacolod will have a permanent, professional structure focused on improving education outcomes, from early childhood to lifelong learning.
The proposed City Education Office will function as the LGU’s technical and administrative arm for all education-related concerns, including the management and optimization of the Special Education Fund (SEF), development and implementation of local education programs, and the strengthening of early childhood care and foundational literacy initiatives.
Th office will also be responsible for coordination with DepEd, Local School Boards, and other stakeholders, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of education performance indicators and oversight of school facilities and infrastructure.
An initial appropriation of ₱10 million is proposed to support the establishment and operationalization of the office, including staffing, facilities, and essential resources, Distrito said.
He said the investment is essential for long-term, sustainable improvements in the city’s education system.*
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