MAYOR’S CORNER

HON. LUCILO R. BAYRON

The Mayor’s Corner is where the city’s leader provides insights, updates, and guidance on the city’s programs, initiatives, and future plans. It reflects the Mayor’s commitment to serve and lead the community with transparency and dedication.

PUERTO PRINCESA
CITY, PALAWAN

The about our city provides comprehensive information on its rich history, notable key facts, prestigious awards and citations, and its distinction as the first carbon-neutral city. It also highlights the city’s inspiring story of growth.

MAYOR LUCILO R. BAYRON

He joined the Provincial Government of Palawan under the Governors Office as Clerical Aide, and left eight (8) years after as its youngest ever Provincial Planning Officer, at age 32, to become a successful entrepreneur. Because his sterling records as City Administrator, the most notable of which are the Oplan Linis Program which was his brainchild, and the Feast of the Forest which he was its prime-mover, he won in the 2001 elections as Puerto Princesa Vice-Mayor, but assumed office only on 22 July 2003. He was re-elected to that office in the 2004, 2007 and 2010 elections, becoming the longest-serving Vice Mayor of the City.

Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron conceptualized and initiated the following programs which marked and earned him the tagged:
The Action Man of Puerto Princesa City
Ang Hari ng Entablado ng Puerto Princesa City
Hindi Bukas, Kundi Ngayon

Hon. Lucilo “Cecil” R. Bayron

City Mayor

Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron: A Governance that Delivers

Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron leads Puerto Princesa with a firm commitment to responsive and people-centered governance, anchored on the principle that public service must be felt in every community. Guided by his call of “Hindi bukas, kundi ngayon,” his leadership emphasizes urgency, efficiency, and concrete action in addressing the needs of Puerto Princesans.

At the core of his administration is bringing government services closer to the people through the establishment of Mini City Halls, strengthened police presence, and direct community engagement. This is complemented by continued investments in preventive healthcare through the City Health Medical Complex and barangay health services, anchored on his belief that “Health is wealth, and prevention is better than cure.”

His leadership also focuses on strengthening social services and infrastructure, ensuring support for frontline workers and priority sectors, while improving roads, drainage, and public facilities that enhance everyday life. At the same time, peace and order remains a priority, with increased police visibility and community-based safety efforts. As he underscores, “Peace and order is everybody’s business.”

At the same time, Mayor Bayron continues to advance tourism and youth-centered development as part of Puerto Princesa’s broader growth agenda. Through initiatives that promote cruise tourism, sports tourism, education, and youth development programs, his leadership connects economic opportunity with human development. Through years of public service, he has earned recognition as an “Action Man” for his decisive approach to governance and as a leader known for championing the welfare of senior citizens, students, persons with disabilities, and communities. Together, these reflect a hands-on and service-driven leadership committed to meaningful and inclusive progress for every Puerto Princesan.

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Programs and Initiatives of Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron

Under the leadership of Lucilo R. Bayron, the City Government of Puerto Princesa continues to implement responsive and people-centered programs designed to reach every barangay, especially those in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Ugnayan sa Barangay

San Rafael Mini City Hall

Luzviminda Mini City Hall

Macarascas Mini City Hall

Napsan Mini City Hall

Championing accessible governance, Mayor Bayron led the establishment of four Mini City Halls and enhanced satellite clinics in key strategic areas in the city. Through Ugnayan sa Barangay, he brings government services and direct dialogue with constituents to the grassroots level.

Student Assistance Program

Senior Citizen Assistance Program

Abot Kamay Program

Person with Disability Assistance Program

Barangay Tanod Assistance Program

Dialysis Patient Assistance Program

Solo Parent Assistance Program

Quarterly allowance for the Puerto Princesa law enforcers and PNP personnel

Quarterly allowance for teachers and non-teaching staff

Mayor Bayron institutionalized the Caring Program (Mapagkalingang Programa), providing cash assistance to students, senior citizens, persons with disability (PWDs), barangay tanods, educators & non-teaching staff, uniformed personnel, and other key sectors.

San Rafael Satellite Clinic and Birthing Facility

Luzviminda Satellite Clinic

Macarascas Enhanced Satellite Clinic

Napsan Enhanced Satellite Clinic

City Health Medical Complex

Under his leadership, the City Health Medical Complex was developed to strengthen preventive healthcare and expand access to essential medical services.

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Expanding beyond eco-tourism, Mayor Bayron advanced cruise, sports, and MICE tourism to boost the local economy. He also conceptualized the Balayong People’s Park as a shared green space and a distinct city attraction.

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Recognizing the role of the youth, Mayor Bayron initiated programs such as free music workshops, summer sports clinics, enhanced daycare services, improved library access with transport support, and leadership development initiatives for the youth.

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Mayor Bayron prioritized farm-to-market roads and climate-resilient infrastructure, improving connectivity while ensuring long-term sustainability and disaster readiness.

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To strengthen community safety, Mayor Bayron supported the establishment of police stations near Mini City Halls, ensuring faster response and a stronger security presence.

Ugnayan sa Barangay

Student Assistance Program

Senior Citizen Assistance Program

Person with Disability Assistance Program

Barangay Tanod Assistance Program

Dialysis Patient Assistance Program

Solo Parent Assistance Program

Abot Kamay Program

Quarterly Allowance for Puerto Princesa Law Enforcers and PNP Personnel

Quarterly Allowance for Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff

It was launched in October 2003 in 3 rural high schools and in few months later, expanded it to other 9 rural high schools. The Program had benefitted 13,234 elementary pupils in 33 schools and 11,527 4th year high school students in 18 schools since 2003 until 2013.

To boost local tourism and revitalize the newly reclaimed Puerto Princesa City Baywalk in Barangay San Isidro and Bagong Pagasa, he conceptualized the “PANGALIPAY SA BAYBAY” and led its annual celebration showcasing talents in the barangay.

Being a prime mover of the PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN. He personally looks into the preparation of the said event. This is where the local folks together with the local & foreign guests troop the site and plant thousands of seedlings to a yearly celebration.

Launched on January 18, 2005, this program supports priority infrastructure projects by providing technical and material assistance, with barangays, schools, and communities contributing labor through “bayanihan.” By August 2012, 190 small infrastructure projects were completed.

He conceptualized the “OPLAN – LINIS PROGRAM,” which won the National Government Clean and Green Hall of Fame Award. The program, an image, confidence, and team builder, made the City a model for other LGUs and a prime destination for Lakbay-Aral by government officials.

He remains to be humble and never fails to look back to those who have worked with him in helping him shaping the development of the city. A man with a few words, — action speaks louder than words… the “ACTION MAN” lives up to his guiding slogan “HINDI BUKAS, KUNDI NGAYON.”

The Mayors Initiatives

Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron conceptualized and initiated the following programs which marked and earned him the tagged: “THE ACTION MAN” and “HARI NG ENTABLADO”.

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AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENT

Ugnayan sa Barangay

Student Assistance Program

Senior Citizen Assistance Program

Person with Disability Assistance Program

Barangay Tanod Assistance Program

Dialysis Patient Assistance Program

Solo Parent Assistance Program

Abot Kamay Program

Quarterly Allowance for The Puerto Princesa Law Enforcers and PNP Personnels

Quarterly Allowance for Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff

‘AWARDS 2013-2017’

“Walang dilim at walang problemang hindi kayang lampasan kung tayo ay nagtutulungan. Sa Puerto Princesa, walang dapat maiwan.”

MAYOR LUCILO R. BAYRON

“Walang dilim at walang problemang hindi kayang lampasan kung tayo ay nagtutulungan. Sa Puerto Princesa, walang dapat maiwan.”

MAYOR LUCILO R. BAYRON

Awards & Accomplishments – Puerto Princesa

Ang Ama ng Mapagkalingang Mega Apuradong Administrasyon; palangga ng mga lolo at lola; kakampi ng mga may kapansanan; kampeon ng mga mag-aaral; ang natatanging alkalde na nagbigay ng mataas na pagkilala sa mga barangay tanod at sumasaludo sa mga bayaning guro at kapulisan; ang nag-iisang Action Man, “Hindi bukas, kundi ngayon,” Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron.