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On Monday (August 15, 2022), the new set of officers of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Davao de Oro Chapter formally took their oath of office before Governor Dorothy Montejo Gonzaga, indicating the start of their official term in office.
"Our heartfelt congratulations to our newly minted officers of PCL, I know how difficult the task ahead is for you ... carrying the burden of providing the best legislation para sa atong katawhan. Sa inyung grupo karun makita gyud nako nga puhon ang PCL DdO chapter will be recognized as one of the best PCL chapters in the Philippines," Gov Gonzaga said.
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It can be recalled that on August 10–12, 2022, the PCL Davao de Oro Chapter, in coordination with DILG Davao de Oro, conducted the PCL Provincial Federation Election at the Grand Menseng Hotel in Davao City where Hon. Jammaila Villena Budac of the Municipality of Mabini was elected as the new PCL President after casting a total of 111 votes.
New PCL President Budac led her officers during the swearing-in ceremony right after the convocation and flag-raising rites held in front of the Executive building, Capitol grounds.
In her statement, she underscored that the governing body solemnly swears to perform the assigned duties, obligations, and responsibilities associated with holding public office to deliver genuine public service to the constituents they serve. She also reiterated that the league would do its best to formulate and implement legislation that would contribute to the continuing development of the province.
Meanwhile, other PCL officers who took the oath were Maco Councilor Madie Carl Richie C. Sahid as Vice-President, Pantukan Councilor Hannie Jean T. Elisan as Secretary-General, Montevista Councilor Maria Teresa D. Zamora as Treasurer, Nabunturan Councilor Francis P. Secuya as Auditor, Mabini Councilor Isabelo D. Perez Jr. as P.R.O. and Maragusan Councilor Keith B. Yanong as Business manager.
Moreover, the Provincial Federation Directors composed of Monkayo Councilor Joy Cabag, Maragusan Councilor Ariel Seno, Mawab Councilor Bob Mirasol, New Bataan Councilor Merymarlith Balbin, Nabunturan Councilor Mila Cezarina Sotto, Laak Councilor Emeterio Abellanida Jr., Montevista Councilor Roberto Requillo and Maco Councilor Jonathan Calzada.
As a strong team of local legislators, the PCL DdO chapter remains at the forefront of current and emerging trends and developments in local governance in order to improve constituents' quality of life through executing efficient legislation. (PAO-IPRD DdO)
