The Central Visayas Journal (Vol. 34, Issue 2, 2026) highlights the Regional Development Council (RDC) VII's key initiatives and accomplishments during the second quarter of 2026. This issue features the 2026 State of the Region Address, updates on regional governance and priority investment programming, the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) and Pusô Network under the Regional Physical Framework Plan 2026–2050, project monitoring initiatives, sectoral committee actions, capacity-building activities, and regional economic updates. It showcases Central Visayas' continuing efforts to promote evidence-based planning, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, advance resilient and inclusive development, and improve governance and public service delivery across the region.