Leyte councilors give PCL prexy fresh mandate

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
August 6, 2010

TACLOBAN CITY  –  Municipal councilors from the various municipalities of the province of Leyte gave a fresh mandate to current PCL Leyte president Hon. Wilson S. Uy of Palo, Leyte.

In a general assembly held at the Leyte National High School Gym on August 4, the Philippine Councilors League Leyte Chapter gave an overwhelming vote of confidence to Honorable Uy who is on his first term as Councilor of the municipality of Palo. During his previous term, Honorable Uy was a member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Tacloban.

In the same election, Councilor Francis Realino of Abuyog was elected as vice president. Elected as Secretary General is Luis Marlon Torres of Burauen, while elected as treasurer is Teofilo Cabello of Jaro. Honorable Erlindo Laplana of Baybay was elected as auditor; PRO is Councilor Mesias P. Arevalo of Palompon; and business manager is Alang-Alang Councilor Jill Sydiongco.

The Board of Directors is composed of Honorable Cheeryl Enrica Esperas of San Miguel and Honorable Ernesto Varona of Tanauan, for the first district; Honorables Jade Agullo of Dulag and Jul Co of La Paz for the second district; Honorable Carlo Pacito Villarino of San Isidro for the third district; Honorable Vincent Rey Taganas of Kananga for the fourth district; and Honorables Mar Aralan and Roseller Yan for the fifth district.

The Philippine Councilors League is an empowered foundation of governance that serves as catalyst towards progress of people within a sustainable environment for a strong and united Philippines.

The PCL obtained its official status as a local government association when it was accredited by the then Department of Local Government on September 3, 1990, and subsequently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 1990.