Tanauan Mayor Ma. Gina Merilo addresses local officials, employees, and supporters during the May 4 flag-raising ceremony as she formally resumes office following the completion of her three-month preventive suspension at the municipal hall in Tanauan, Leyte.(Photo Courtesy)

TACLOBAN CITY— Tanauan Mayor Ma. Gina Merilo officially returned to office on May 4 following the completion of her three-month preventive suspension, resuming her duties during the municipal government’s regular flag-raising ceremony.

Merilo thanked residents and local government employees for their continued support and vowed to remain committed to delivering efficient public service and sustaining development programs in the municipality.

Her return was welcomed by local officials, municipal employees, and supporters who gathered during the ceremony to express solidarity and optimism over the continuation of her administration’s initiatives.

The mayor said she remains focused on strengthening public service and advancing programs aimed at improving the welfare of Tanauan residents.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)