The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), through the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Program, conducted a documentary production activity in Cadiz City on October 12–13, 2026, to showcase the completed Fiscal Year 2024 PAMANA projects and highlight their impact on the lives of their beneficiaries.

Prior to the site visits and beneficiary interviews, the OPAPRU team paid a courtesy call to City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante, Jr., reaffirming the collaboration between the national government and the City Government of Cadiz in advancing peace, development, and inclusive growth in local communities.

Through this documentary initiative, the completed PAMANA projects and the stories of their beneficiaries will help demonstrate how peacebuilding efforts translate into meaningful development opportunities and improved lives for communities in Cadiz City.

The City Government of Cadiz supported and assisted The Loopline: Island Wellness Experience, held on October 11, 2026, at Lakawon Island, bringing together wellness, nature, music, hospitality, and community in a one-day immersive experience.

Participants explored different areas of Lakawon Island through curated activities designed to promote holistic well-being, including Pilates, Chair Yoga, Sunset Yoga, wellness experiences, mindfulness and well-being discussions, and a curated island social experience accompanied by music.

Through initiatives like this, Cadiz City continues to support activities that promote wellness, showcase the beauty of local destinations, and create meaningful experiences for visitors and the community. By bringing together mindful movement, nature, and connection, The Loopline offered participants an opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and experience the island in a refreshing way.

In preparation for the ceremonial turnover, a series of coordination meetings and preparatory activities were conducted on October 5, 7, and 8, 2026, at the City Mayor’s Office (CMO) Conference Room. A dedicated security and safety planning meeting was held on October 8 to ensure the orderly, safe, and successful conduct of the event.

The meetings were presided over by City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante, Jr. and City Administrator Atty. Michael Angelo Borromeo. They were attended by representatives of OPAPRU-PAMANA, heads and representatives of concerned local government offices, and heads and representatives of the uniformed services, reflecting the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in preparing for this significant milestone.