Vision

We envision Payao as an agri-fishery enriched and tourist-booming locality with God-fearing, empowered, and healthy citizenry in a safe, disaster and climate change-resilient environment, with sustainable natural resources and culture-friendly local governance.

Mission

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Payao, together with stakeholders, is committed to:

• Upgrading agriculture and fishery capabilities to enhance food security and economic stability.

• Ensuring dynamic implementation of environmental laws, maintaining balanced ecology through participatory and culture-friendly governance.

• Promoting public awareness and participation in governance through transparency and accountability.

• Delivering essential social and economic services to improve the well-being of all citizens.

• Initiating and pursuing sustainable tourism development to boost local economic opportunities.

• Strengthening partnerships between the LGU, civil society, and private sector for improved governance.

• Enhancing peace and security measures for a safe and orderly municipality.

• Implementing Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and Climate Adaptation Strategies to ensure long-term resilience.


The Municipality Of Payao Official Seal

The municipality was established on November 11, 1977, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1238 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos,

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