Manila: The local government of El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental will continue expanding its healthcare services this year after providing PHP35.17 million in medical assistance to residents in 2025. Mayor Edgar Lignes said the local government funded most of the medical aid, while additional livelihood support was extended through partnerships with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the provincial government, and the Office of 2nd District Rep. and House Deputy Speaker Yevgeny Vincente Emano.

According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Lignes emphasized the local government's commitment to preventing families from resorting to extreme measures, such as selling lands or cattle, to afford medical treatment for their loved ones. In his recent State of the City Address, he detailed various initiatives, including PHP3.4 million in funding for 22 associations under the city's livelihood assistance programs last year.

In addition to medical and livelihood aid, the city has allocated PHP1.25 million for burial assistance and PHP11.6 million for social pension aid for senior citizens in 2025. Mayor Lignes also discussed developments in agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure, such as the proposal to integrate the City College of El Salvador into the planned Tagnipa Central Business District. This project aims to transform over four hectares of city-owned property into a modern commercial and residential area.

The local government also highlighted the ongoing development of the National Government Center and ICT Hub, which is set to accommodate at least 15 regional offices of national government agencies. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Northern Mindanao has already commenced operations at its new headquarters, while the National Bureau of Investigation marked the groundbreaking of its regional office in early June.