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Iloilo VG Garin is Natl Lady Legislators Prex

             

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 newly elected officers are Vice Governor Christine “Tingting” S. Garin of Iloilo Province as President, City Councilor Kate Coseteng of Quezon City as Vice President, Board Member Mila Catabay Lauigan of Cagayan Province as Secretary General, Vice Governor Mei Ling Quezon of Siquijor Province as Treasurer, Board Member Patri Chan of Zamboanga del Norte as Auditor, Vice Governor Glenda Ong Bongao of Albay Province as PRO, Board Member Karla Adajar of Laguna Province as Vice President for Luzon, and the Board of Directors for Luzon are Vice Governor Cecile Araneta Marcos of Ilocos Norte Province, Vice Governor Jaq Khonghun of Zambales Province, Vice Governor Diana Apigo Tayag of Occidental Mindoro Province, and Board Member Marie Rose Fongwan Kepes of Benguet Province.

            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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