The Lady Local Legislators' League of the Philippines (FOUR-L) voted Iloilo Vice Governor Christine "Tingting" S. Garin as president.
The
National Summit was held August 10-12, 2023 at Century Park Hotel, Malate,
Manila.
The
summit cum general assembly saw the Ratification of the Amendments to the
league's Constitution and By-Laws and Election of National Officers. Garin was
elected without any opposition.
Delegates
from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were warmly welcomed on the first day of the
National Summit with the theme: "Four-L Philippines: Revitalized and
United for a Brighter Tomorrow".
The
historic event was attended by Senator Risa Hontiveros, Senator Win Gatchalian,
Senator Cynthia Villar, Senator Loren Legarda, Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr.,
and Governor Dax Cua of Province of Quirino.
The
Four-L Philippines extended its gratitude to them for their unwavering support
and presence during the National Summit.
After
the election and proclamation of the newly elected Officers, the group formally
took their Oath before Atty. Benjamin "Benhur" D. Abalos, Jr., Secretary of the Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The
Vice President for Visayas is Vice Governor Maricar Sison Goteesan of Eastern
Samar Province, and the Board of Directors for Visayas are Vice Mayor Myra
Colis of Mabini, Bohol, Vice Governor Rose Emilia G. Mercado of Southern Leyte
Province, Board Member Tata Corominas of Cebu Province, and Vice Mayor Analiza
Tabujara of Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
The
Vice President for Mindanao is Board Member Charina Izquierdo Isahac of Sulu,
and the Board of Directors are Board Member Cecile Diel of South Cotabao, Vice Mayor
Josephine Mariscal of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental, SB Member Djaam Macarambon
of Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, and SB Member Rebecca Hampac of Veruela, Agusan
del Sur.
Garin
thanked the delegates for the trust and confidence and the unwavering support
by electing her, unopposed, and so with the whole slate.
"Trust
starts with a trustworthy leadership. It must be built into the corporate
culture. Yes, we will be trusting our culture for us to promote progress and
development for our league and our country," said Garin.
Trust,
under her term, is anchored on the acronym of PEACE which means:
P -
Promote clean, transparent and honest governance for Four-L Philippines.
E -
Engage Unity among members of the Four-L Philippines through inclusive
and participatory governance.
A -
Accountability is a priority; Officer of the League must be held accountable to
its members.
C -
Capacity Development among Lady Legislators of the Country.
E -
Empowerment of Women and Children through Social Legislation.
"We
will translate our vision into reality, and we will create a conductive
environment where every member will be given an equal opportunity to be heard
and participate in every action we have taken in the organizations," Garin
added.
The
overwhelming support extended by the members from all over the Philippines contributed
to the huge success of the event.
Garin
was honored and humbled by the message sent through a letter by Vice President
Sara Duterte congratulating the new set of officers and all the members of
Four-L.
"This
event marks women legislators' rising strength and prominence in our nation,
highlighting the importance of inclusivity and diversity in public
office," Vice President Duterte said.
"Let
us work together to make our government more representative of the people by
bringing women legislators' unique perspectives to the political process,"
the statement added.
Meanwhile,
a video message by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of the Republic of the
Philippines was witnessed by the delegates congratulating them on their
successful holding of the summit.
"This
gathering is a perfect opportunity to collaborate with one another to pass
local laws and ordinances that are also in line with the national development
agenda," said by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in his video message.
"Let
us ensure that our fellow Filipinos, especially women and children, are
provided with equitable access to education, to health care, and other
socio-economic opportunities. May you have a very productive summit," he
added.
To
recall, last May 16, 2023, during the Regional Forum of Four-L Philippines,
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. also acknowledged the role of women in politics
and society.
"We
had gone pass with the issue on gender equality. It is in our political system,
in our constitution, and we have already two women presidents," said
Defensor.
Defensor
said that women legislators need a focused attention on the requirements that
we are facing in local government, especially on the area of gender-oriented
legislation.
The
latest fate of Iloilo Vice Governor Christine “Tingting”
Garin as newly elected President of Four-L Philippines is a manifestation
of her sterling leadership here at the local level and is now elevated to the
national level.
Garin,
now serving her third term as vice governor, ran without opposition in the
latest local elections. It’s the same fate when she ran as president of Four-L
Philippines, also with no opposition.
Iloilo
Vice Governor Christine “Tingting” Garin is an Ilongga who carved her name in history
leading a national organization of lady local legislators.
(SIA News / Bert Ladera)
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