Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson on Thursday, November 9, called on the newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials of his city to follow the essential directives and attend training before assuming their posts, especially those set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Tongson emphasized the importance of fulfilling these requisites for a smooth turnover of responsibilities from the outgoing officials.
“We need to follow what is directed under the law. The City Mayor’s Office and our partners in our local DILG office and the Local Youth Development Office are here to support our newcomers and re-elected officials for uninterrupted service to Himamaylanons,” Tongson said
On Nov. 5, DILG-6 Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero, reiterated the contents of Memorandum Circular No. 2023-166 or Guidance on the assumption of office and other relevant directives issued by DILG secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.
Among the post-election documents newly-elected officials need to submit is a copy of their full, true and itemized Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) within 30 days after Election Day to the COMELEC.
Tongson also urged all newly elected officials and Himamaylanons to unite.
“We will strive for unity in Himamaylan. You should focus on serving constituents,” he said in his message.
He also appealed to the newly elected barangay and SK officials and those who failed to win in the Oct. 30 polls to never stop dreaming and working to serve Himamaylan.*