‘Grateful’, Gov Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga takes oath

Nabunturan, Davao de Oro--- It’s a dawn of a new beginning for the golden province in Davao Region as the first lady governor-elect of the Davao de Oro province took oath today (June 30, 2022), at the Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School Gymnasium, Poblacion Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.

Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga is the first-ever lady governor-elect in Davao de Oro since its separation from Davao del Norte in the year 1998 as an independent province. During the oath-taking and thanksgiving ceremony, Dabawenyos from all-over the province converged at the NCCHS Gymnasium to witness the official ceremony of the new governor along with Congressman Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga of District II, Vice Governor Tyron Uy, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Members, Department Heads and assistants, Municipal Mayors, National Government Agencies, Brgy. Captains and the people of Davao de Oro.

 “Ako gyung gihinay-hinay ug pronounce every word of the oath arun musil-sil sa atung alimpatakan ug sa akong huna-huna in the presence of everyone here nga mao gyud na ang buhaton namong mga bag-o ninyong gipili nga opisyales,” said Governor Gonzaga during the oath-taking ceremony reassuring commendable public service for the people of the province. The new governor took her oath before Judge Cresenciana DC-Cruz, the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) 3.

“We will faithfully defend and promote the constitution at all times,” added Gov. Gonzaga. Unwavering support filled the atmosphere of the whole gymnasium of NNCHS as the people applauded and cheered the new face of governance, a brand that makes government work for the welfare of the people.

A thanksgiving mass was offered first before the official oath taking ceremony, and followed by a turn-over ceremony held at the Executive Building, Provincial Capitol of Davao de Oro. Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy officially turned over the governance of the province to Governor Dorothy Montejo Gonzaga. (𝐽. 𝐴𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎, 𝑃𝐴𝑂-𝐼𝑃𝑅𝐷 𝐷𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑂𝑟𝑜, 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜s 𝑏𝑦 𝐽. 𝐶𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑧 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴. 𝐷𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑜)

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𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼.

Vice Governor-elect Tyron L. Uy, officially turned over to Governor-elect Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga the governance of the province right after the oath taking ceremony. The turn-over ceremony was held at the 4th Floor Executive Building, Provincial Capitol of Davao de Oro.

The ceremony is an act required by the Department of Interior and Local Government  (DILG) as a manifestation of showing transparency, accountability and good faith.

Authorities to enforce ‘multi-layered security plan' for Sara's oath-taking on June 19

by Antonio Colina IV

DAVAO CITY – Security forces here will enforce a ‘multi-layered security plan’ for the oath-taking of presumptive Vice President Duterte tentatively set for June 19 at the San Pedro Street in this city.

Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD Media)

PMaj. Ma. Teresita P. Gaspan, spokesperson of Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said in an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Tuesday that the historic event is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees from different parts of the country.

She said the security cluster will enforce stricter security measures to ensure the safety of the crowd.

She said the venue will be open to the public.

She added that no perimeter fence and pavilion will be mounted at the venue to make it more convenient for the public to witness Duterte’s oath-taking but added that this will make it particularly challenging for authorities to control the crowd.

But Gaspan assured the security forces are ready to secure the venue, with DCPO receiving augmentation from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao to maintain order during the event.

She said the local authorities have yet to meet for creation of a multi-layered security plan, securing the “inner, middle, and outer layers” of the venue.

She said the city’s Public Safety Security Command Center will be at the helm of drafting the security plan together with other members of the security clusters during the coordinating conference.

She said backpacks, jackets, and bladed weapons will be prohibited at the venue on this date.

She said it remains uncertain whether outgoing President Duterte will attend his daughter’s oath-taking but added that if the President will attend, the enforcement of the security plan will have to be coordinated with the Presidential Security Group.

On Monday, the outgoing mayor announced that she considered no other place but this city as a venue for her inauguration.

She said that a transition team has been created to coordinate with the Office of the Vice President.

Duterte served as vice mayor from 2007 to 2010, mayor from 2010 until 2013, elected as mayor in 2016 when her father ran for President, and was reelected in 2019 with youngest brother Sebastian as the vice mayor.