PALO, LEYTE – Cohering to the country’s push for Women Empowerment, the Lady Local Legislators’ League of the Philippines, Inc. (Four-L) Eastern Visayas successfully conducted its Regional Assembly and Election of Regional and Provincial Officers for the term 2022-2025 on May 18, 2023 at the Oriental Hotel Palo, Leyte.

Vice Governor Ma. Caridad Sison-Goteesan of the Province of Eastern Samar was proclaimed the President of the Four-L Eastern Visayas Chapter. In attendance were Four-L Interim National President Vice Governor Christine “Tingting” S. Garin of the Province of Iloilo, as well as the lady legislators (Vice Governors, Vice Mayors, Sanggunian Members) from the different provinces and cities.

The Committee on Elections (COMELEC) facilitated and supervised the electoral process, chaired by SB Member Beryl Sharon G. Tolentino of Lawaan, Eastern Samar, with members DILG LGMED Division Chief Pia Monina Q. Lovete, SB Member Rita G. Rama of San Jorge, Samar, SB Member Jan Michelle L. Dolina of Palo, Leyte, and SP Member Atty. Jezzene Gail P. Acasio of Maasin City.

In her opening message, DILG 8 LGMED Division Chief Pia Monina Q. Lovete emphasized the essence of the event towards the commitment to serving the public towards good local governance.

“As representatives of the Region, and respective Provinces, your duty is to uphold the interests and aspirations of our constituents. Let us use this election as an opportunity to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to public service, integrity, and the empowerment of women in leadership. “ LGMED Chief Pia said.

The following Regional Officers were proclaimed as winners:

President:  Hon. Ma. Caridad Sison-Goteesan, Vice Governor (Prov. of Eastern Samar)

Vice-President:  Hon. Rosa Emilia Mercado, Vice Governor (Prov. of Southern Leyte)

Secretary: Hon. Ma. Corazon E. Remandaban, Board Member (Prov. of Leyte)

Treasurer:  Hon. Adel Jo Christelle Yadao-Hernandez, Board Member (Prov. of Eastern Samar)

Auditor: Hon. Ma. Jenny SD. Gabon, SP Member (Catbalogan City, Samar)

P.R.O.:  Hon. Freiche B. Poblete, Vice Mayor (Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte)

Board of Directors:

Hon. Shirlita Y. Chong, Vice Mayor (Liloan, Southern Leyte)

Atty. Marian D. Pelin, Vice Mayor (Hinunangan, Southern Leyte)

Hon. Carmen L. Cari, SP Member (Baybay City, Leyte)

Hon. Raissa J. Villasin, Board Member (Prov. of Leyte)

Hon. Emmelly D. Olaje, Board Member (Prov. of Samar)

Hon. Rosela C. Sumagang, SP Member (Calbayog City, Samar)

Hon. Maria Concepcion A. Hilario, Vice-Mayor (Taft, Eastern Samar)

Hon. Maricris D. Fabillar, Vice-Mayor (Salcedo, Eastern Samar)

Hon. Gina Maria B. Enage, Board Member (Prov. of Biliran)

Hon. Grace J. Casil, Board Member (Prov. of Biliran)

Hon. Gina Ong-Silvano, SB Member (Pambujan, Northern Samar)

Hon. Leonida P. Laodenio, Board Member (Prov. of Northern Samar)

Hon. Eden Chua-Pineda, SP Member (Tacloban City)

The Four-L envisions a just, peaceful, and humane society and aims to empower Filipino people specifically women and children in a climate of equality through effective and responsive local legislation, programs and activities.

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