Month: September 2022

Brgy. Singay, is the venue of the 3rd Barangay General Assembly conducted by Mayor Lydia E. Grabato during her first few months in office as Mina’s Local Chief Executive. During this assembly held on September 23, 2022, the LGU’s Department Heads discussed to the barangay residents about the services offered by their respective offices including their priority programs, projects and activities. Mayor Grabato is with Vice Mayor John Michael Defensor, SB members – Hon. Jose Salanio, Jr., Hon. Ireneo Pecina, Hon. Baassim Abbas Pendioday and Department Heads – Dra. Janeatte Sobrevega, MHO; Romeo Tabarnilla, Mun. Treasurer; Ma. Cecilia Caalim, MBO; EnP. Jose Francis Lego,MPDC; Stephany Seloterio-Baradas,Licensing Officer; Maria Tomo,MCR; Jimylle Jan Caalim,LDRRMO; Suzelle Pineda, SWO; Arch. Myla Allada, Building Official; Licerio Patingo,MGDH-GSO; Jimmylou Tanchuan of Assessor’s Office; Janine Tabares of MENRO; Mary Jean Gatpolintan of Municipal Agriculture’s Office; SFO4 Lovella Saliba, Mun. Fire Marshall; and PEMS Jonathan Miranda, PCPL Michelle C. Hilado and PSMS Ramy A. Palorma of Mina PNP .Others present are Gina Ganado and Jenifer Estoche of the Office of the Mayor, Lenie Provido, Manuel Armada Jr., Kurt Thorsten Pari-an, MDRRM Staffs.

The 2nd Barangay General Assembly conducted by Mayor Lydia E. Grabato was held earlier today, September 18, 2022 at Brgy. Tipolo Mina, Iloilo. Joining Mayor Grabato were Vice Mayor John Michael Defensor, SB Members-Hon. Baasim Abbas Pendioday, Hon. Germaine Dableo and Hon. Ireneo Pecina .The LGU’s Department Heads – Dr. Janeatte Sobrevega, Municipal Health Officer; Ian Cezar Solivio represented MSWDO; Licerio Patingo, GSO/OIC Municipal Engineer; Romeo Tabarnilla, Municipal Treasurer: Dory Emelo, Municipal Assessor; Engr. Xykster Pelaez, MAO; Arch. Myla Allada, Building Official designate; Stephany S. Baradas, BPLO: and Mr. Jimylle Jan Caalim of MDRRMO with other MDRRMO personnel; and Police Officer Bernard Masisado representing Mina PNP were the speakers during the assembly. Others present were Gina Ganado, Centenelly Patani, Jenifer Estoche of Mayor’s Office, Noreleen Solido of HRMO, Dolyn Benasfre of MPDC and Aljon Patanao of Accounting while Manuel Armada, Jr served as the official photographer. Appreciation of LGU Mina is extended to Punong Barangay Jornil Adorio and the Brgy. officials and the people of Tipolo Mina for their presence and support to this activity spearheaded by Mayor Grabato.

The first General Assembly held in Brgy. Janipaan West, Mina, Iloilo on September 17, 2022 conducted by Mayor Lydia E. Grabato. She was joined by Vice Mayor John Michael Defensor and LGU’s Department Heads – Dr. Janneatte Sobrevega, Municipal Health Officer; Glena Aludia, OIC MSWDO; Licerio Patingo, GS/OIC Municipal Engineer; Romeo Tabarnilla, Municipal Treasurer: Dory Emelo, Municipal Assessor; Engr. Xykster Pelaez, MAO; Jose Francis Lego, MPDC; Arch. Myla Allada, Building Official designate; Stephany S. Baradas, BPLO: and Mr. Gideon Aludia representing MDRRMO with other MDRRMO personnel; and PMSg Rosendo Babon, Jr., representing Mina PNP. Gina Ganado of Mayor’s Office and Myla Patriarca of GSO joined also the team with Manuel Armada, Jr as official photographer.

8 On-the-Job Training (OJT) students taking up BS Accountancy at St. Vincent College of Science and Technology in Leganes, Iloilo paid a visit to Mayor Lydia E. Grabato on September 16, 2022 after finishing their 400 practicum hours. Four of them were assigned in the Office of the Municipal Accountant and the other four in the Municipal Treasurer’s Office.

The Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive & Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community Driven Development Additional Financing (KALAHI-CIDDS NCDDP AF) in the Municipality of Mina is now on its project Preparation stage for Phase 2. In implementing the program, series of activities are being conducted and one of these is the Design Planning and Analysis (DPA).The activity was spearheaded by the Municipal Coordinating Team with the technical assistance of the Area Coordinating Team. The unending support from the Local Government Unit of Mina headed by its Municipal Mayor, Hon. Lydia E. Grabato also made this activity a success. The activity was participated by the community volunteers of the 22 barangays and the selected MIAC Members. This activity aims to capacitate and encourage the community to prioritize their own needs and to actively participate in the design planning of their own projects. Guided by the KALAHI principle, people are capacitated so they will become prepared in managing community issues and problems as well as in planning, mobilization, implementation and resource management.