THE LEAGUE of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Cebu Chapter has expressed its unanimous and full support for the immediate passage of Sen. Bam Aquino’s Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act into law, citing its crucial role in addressing the country’s classroom shortage.

The LMP Cebu Chapter—representing the province’s 44 municipal mayors—presented Aquino with a copy of Resolution No. 2, Series of 2025 during his visit to the province for the Sinulog Festival over the weekend.

The Senate is expected to approve Senate Bill No. 1482 on third and final reading when session resumes on January 26

The measure has also been included in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council priority list.

Under the bill, local government units and non-government organizations with a proven track record may build classrooms within their jurisdictions, in compliance with the Department of Education’s standards and guidelines.

In its resolution, the LMP Cebu Chapter underscored the importance of the CAP Act in addressing the shortage of classrooms and learning spaces in the country, particularly in municipalities.

“Senator Bam Aquino has introduced the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program Bill, which seeks to hasten the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of classrooms nationwide through coordinated and efficient government action,” it said.

“The proposed measure aims to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, improve utilization of education infrastructure funds, and ensure timely implementation of school building projects,” the LMP Cebu Chapter added.

The resolution further emphasized that the CAP Act is a significant step toward achieving inclusive and quality education for all, in line with the national government’s thrust to improve the education sector.

The measure was unanimously approved by the LMP Cebu Chapter on motion of Mayor Lissa Marie Durano-Streegan.