The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with the nine municipal mayors of Siargao Islands, province of Surigao del Norte, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

In Frame: The Siargao Island mayors and the Secretary.

The Secretary took time to consult with the Local Chief Executives and discuss issues and challenges the Local Government Units are facing in the implementation of the Agency’s programs and services in their respective municipalities. Secretary Gatchalian expressed his commitment to look into the issues and concerns raised by the mayors and promised to act on them, ensuring stronger ties with partners and stakeholders for better implementation of DSWD programs.

 

Present during the meeting are:

  1. Hon. Sol F. Matugas (General Luna)
  2. Hon. Elizabeth T. Matugas (Dapa)
  3. Atty. Ma. Liza G. Resurreccion (Pilar)
  4. Hon.Lamberto Dominos Jr. (San Isidro)
  5. Hon. Riza Rafonselle Timcang (Socorro)
  6. Hon. Alfredo M. Coro II (Del Carmen)
  7. Hon. Ma. Gina Menil (San Benito)
  8. Hon. Angie Bonono-Arcena (Burgos)
  9. Hon. Arwela A. Dolar (Sta. Monica)

 

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the meeting with the nine mayors of Siargao Islands.

Also present during the meeting are Atty. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas and Hon. Wallace Sinaca of Malimono, SDN (Surigao del Norte League of Mayors President).

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