“Matin” Petilla
TACLOBAN CITY – Palo Mayor Remedios “Matin” Petilla has been elected president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Leyte Chapter during an election held on August 19 at the Capitol Multi-Purpose Hall.
Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla administered the oath of office, with LMP National Secretariat representative Cherry Joyce del Rosario and DILG Leyte Provincial Director Annabelle V. De Asis witnessing the ceremony.
Other key officers for the 2025–2028 term include Javier Mayor Michael Dragon Javier as vice president, Carigara Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. as secretary, and Tanauan Mayor Ma. Gina Merilo as treasurer.
Also elected were Mayor Rolando Villacensio, auditor; and Jose Jingle Sudario of Dagami as public information officer.
The board also includes municipal mayors from all five legislative districts of Leyte.
(LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA)
