East Visayas board members elect new set of officers

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
September 22, 2010

TACLOBAN CITY  –  The Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBLMP) in Eastern Visayas recently conducted a general assembly at the Vicmar Beach Resort in Tacloban City.

The meeting aimed to elect the new regional officials of the organization and chart its development agenda in the regional level in terms of legislative initiatives that advance the objectives of the PBLMP.

Following tradition, the current vice-chairman of the league, Northern Samar Board Member Albert Lucero was chosen as the chairman.

Elected as vice-chairman was First District of Leyte Board Member Roque A. Tiu while Southern Leyte Board Member Daisy Gamale was elected as secretary.

Elected as treasurer was Board Member Eden Apolinar of Biliran while Second District of Leyte Board Member Anlie Apostol was selected as auditor. Northern Samar Board Member Alberto Mendador was chosen as the PRO.

Elected as board members of the league were Samar Board Member Noel Sermense; Third District of Leyte Board Member Bernardo Jonathan Remandaban; Biliran Board Member Eriberto Tubis; Southern Leyte Board Member Teopisto Rojas, Jr.; and Eastern Samar Board Member Floro Bacato.

The assembly also served as a venue to discuss concerns in local legislation and provide inputs on current trends, and a chance to acquaint the members with the best practices of other provincial boards in the region.