₱20M Capitol upgrade to improve facilities; Kalinga gym air-conditioning eyed by February

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Kalinga provincial government is allocating ₱20 million for improvements to the Provincial Capitol façade and comfort rooms, while targeting the completion of the Kalinga Sports Center’s air-conditioning system by February 2027 to improve public facilities.

Governor James S. Edduba announced the planned improvements during the provincial government’s flag-raising ceremony on October 19, 2026 at the Kalinga Sports Center.

Edduba said the administration is prioritizing infrastructure within the Capitol compound, including the façade and comfort rooms, as part of efforts to protect provincial assets and improve facilities used by government employees and the public.

“Dagitoy infra tayo met, ti nai-concentrate paylang ket daytoy ayan tayo ditoy Kapitolyo. Ket irugrugi tayo metten diay P20 million para idiay facade, including diay CR na ditoy,” Edduba said.

He also identified the completion of the sports center’s air-conditioning system as a priority, with the administration aiming to finish the work by February next year. This improvement will be useful, especially during the conduct of the province's biggest festival as well as other big events.

“Priority metlang diay pang-kompletuan na daytoy aircon ditoy gym tapnu by February next year ket makompleto kuma. Ken tapnu manayunan daytoy nu kurang, nayunan tayo daytoy pundo tapnu malpas,” he said.

The final cost of the air-conditioning project and any additional funding needed will depend on the remaining work and project requirements.

Edduba stressed that provincial properties must be protected and that sectoral funds should be directed toward provincial assets. He added that other proposed projects should be assessed based on their potential to generate income and provide returns that could help sustain government programs and activities.

The planned improvements are intended to enhance provincial facilities while ensuring that public funds support essential infrastructure and the delivery of government services.