Construction of the permanent campuses of Mandaue City College (MCC) and Cebu Technological University (CTU)–Mandaue Campus will begin this year at Norkis Park in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said.
Ouano said preparatory works, including site development and soil testing, are already underway, with full-scale construction expected to start around April once all preliminary requirements are completed.
Project details were finalized during a meeting at the mayor’s office on Wednesday, January 14, attended by CTU officials led by Dr. Pet Roey L. Pascual, transitory officer-in-charge of the CTU President’s Office, and Congresswoman Emmarie “Lollypop” Ouano-Dizon.
Architect Leo Mutia and Engineer Alex Mayor Jr. presented the city’s development plan for the two campuses, which includes a three-storey building for the CTU–Mandaue Campus and an eight-storey structure for MCC.
In an interview on Thursday, January 15, Ouano said both campuses will be built simultaneously on the 7,000-square-meter property, with careful planning to ensure efficient use of space and shared multipurpose facilities to serve Mandaue’s growing student population.
“These projects reflect our commitment to providing quality education through modern, safe, and comfortable learning facilities for Mandauehanon students,” Ouano said.
Funding for Mandaue City College has been included in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), with more than P450 million allocated for the project. Ouano said the total cost of the MCC is estimated at around P700 million, with the city expected to seek additional funding next year to complete the entire structure.
Meanwhile, the CTU–Mandaue Campus received a separate P80-million allocation under the GAA, which is independent of city government funding.
Despite the phased release of funds, Ouano said both buildings are expected to be usable even as construction continues.
“We instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways to ensure that even if the buildings are not yet fully completed, the initial floors should already be functional,” he said.
He added that, unlike projects that remain unusable until completion, infrastructure under his administration is designed to become operational in stages.
Ouano said the same approach will be applied to the planned Mandaue City Hospital (MCH), allowing several floors to become functional early so residents can immediately benefit from the facility.
The MCC and MCH are among the flagship infrastructure projects of the Ouano administration and will be developed in phases to ensure early utilization.
Under the 2026 GAA, the Mandaue City Hospital secured P415 million in funding, while more than P450 million was allocated for the Mandaue City College. (VCL)
Photo from Mandaue City PIO
