The 416 newly-elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Victorias City in Negros Occidental took their oaths of office at a mass oathtaking ceremony administered by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez at the City Sports and Amusement Center on Monday, November 6.
Benitez urged the barangay and SK officials to partner with the city government in its shared vision for clean, efficient, and inclusive governance, a press release from Victorias City said.
At the same time, the mayor assured them that the city government would willingly assist the barangay and SK councils, as he expects quality performance from the officials.
Councilor Richard Julius Sablan , Liga ng mga Barangay-Victorias City Chapter vice president, who delivered the opening message encouraged his fellow newly-elected officials to unite as they deliver quality public service to their constituents.
Liga ng mga Barangay-Victorias City Chapter President and Provincial Board Member Juvy Pepello capped the ceremony with her closing message. She urged the barangay and SK officials to deliver unparalleled public service through their promised platforms, projects, and activities.
There were 26 newly-elected punong barangays, 182 Sangguniang Barangay members, 26 Sangguninang Kabataan chairpersons, and 182 SK kagawads who took their oaths of office.
Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III and other city officials were also present at the mass oathtaking.*