ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025, the Punong Barangays (PBs) of Ormoc City received gifts from the local government unit of Ormoc, which gift-giving event was held at the Ormoc City Hall-Multipurpose Hall. A total of 85 PBs received their gifts and tokens of gratitude from City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez who handed these out together with fellow city officials.
Accordingly, the event gives the city government a chance to recognize the efforts of the PBs, which are closely coordinated with the city government to meet community needs, maintain peace, and lead a number of community development projects. The tokens were a sincere way for the city to thank them for their significant service and leadership.
The event was also graced by 4th District of Leyte Representative Richard I. Gomez, City Councilor Nolito Quilang, City Councilor Gregorio Yrastorza III, City Councilor Burt Pades, City Councilor Peter Rodriguez, City Councilor Jasper Lucero, City Councilor Caren Torres Rama, City Councilor Edmund Kierulf, Liga ng mga Barangay President Esteban Laurente, SK Federation President Krizea Caessandra Mercadal, Executive-Legislative Liaison Officer Leo Carmelo Locsin, Jr., and CAD-OIC Tomas Serafica, Atty. Ari Larrazabal, and Provincial Board Member Vincent Rama. (By James Gadiano / EV Mail Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025 issue)