Hon. Rey P. Grabato, Mina’s undefeated Mayor, takes his oath of office on June 29, 2016 for the term 2016-2019 before another Minanhon, Gov. Arthur D. Defensor, Sr. The oath-taking was witnessed by his kasimanwas who gave Mayor Grabato their overwhelming support throughout his political career. Mayor Grabato, was joined during the ceremony by his wife Madam Lydia E. Grabato and his children with their spouses, his grandchildren, his brother Dr. Rene Grabato, and his sisters Lorne and Sister Janeatte. Mayor Grabato took his oath to serve and lead his people on his 5th term now. He previously completed his 9 years or his 3 terms in 2001-2009. After 3 years or in 2013, he was again elected to the same position for his 4th term. Former Mayor Lydia E. Grabato gave a laudable message of welcoming the guests and hundreds of people from all walks of life who took time to share the celebration of thanksgiving. Mayor Rey P. Grabato on his inaugural speech thanked his constituents for their continued support and cooperation in all the programs and project of his administration specifically on crime prevention and his advocacy and campaign against drug in this municipality. He proudly enumerated the notable achievement during his administration including the national awards and recognition received by the Municipality of Mina. With a mixed feeling, Mayor Grabato was emotional during his inaugural speech because he can feel the strong support of his family, relatives and friends, Gov. Arthur Defensor with Mrs. Cosette Defensor and their children- Cong. Arthur Defensor, SP Member Lorenz Defensor, SP Member Emmanuel Gallar, Punong Barangay and Barangay officials and hundreds of his kasimanwas who took time to be part of his victory. The newly elected Vice Mayor, Hon. Bernardino Chichirita and Members of the Sangguniang Bayan – Hon. Arnel C. Matta, Hon. Noel P. Espiritu, Hon. Juanito D. Grabato Jr., Hon. Jose Salanio Jr., Hon. Rose Kareen S. Defensor, Hon. germaine D. Dableo, Hon. Ariel V. Novo, and Hon. Celso Justado also took their oath with Cong. Arthur Defensor as inducting officer.