Events and updates from Panglao
MENRO gets orders to test 2nd Panglao speedboat
Lino Sumaylo (see photo), Panglao’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO)-designate and his people will be performing a thorough routine check of the 2nd newly delivered brand new speedboat as ordered by Panglao Mayor Nila Montero This is a report received by The Bohol Tribune from the Municipality of Panglao.
The newest “speedboat,” which was delivered on Oct. 13, 2020, is scheduled for an endurance test to check the seacraft’s performance, durability, and stability when subjected to long-distance travel.
This unit will complement the other commissioned speedboat in the enforcement of some environmental laws and municipal ordinances off the municipal waters of Panglao town. (Photo by Arthur Bagcat)
Montero unravels Christmas Belen tilt
Another report from LGU Panglao says that Panglao Mayor Leonila P. Montero (facing camera) joyfully discusses the details of the mechanics of the Christmas Belen Contest, 020.
Mayor Montero, together with the rest of the barangay captains of the town of Panglao, conceptualized the mechanics of the competition including the manner the competition will be conducted, especially the Christmas Belen contest.
The competition independent committee members, who are Junary Cañabano, Culture and Arts Head; Leigh Senica, Municipal Tourism Head; and Deo Guden, Executive Assistant on Barangay Affairs, are tasked to oversee the entire conduct of the competition.
The tilt will be launched simultaneous with the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Lanterns (parols) at the Panglao Town Plaza this coming November 21, 2020.
These two events will formally kick-off the Christmas Season in the entire town of Panglao. (Photo by Mary Ann Lagnason)
Representatives from various councils in Panglao meet
Representatives from the various councils of the Municipality of Panglao gather for the periodic Joint Councils Coordination Meeting on Oct. 13, 2020 at the Panglao Cultural Center, a report from the Municipality of Panglao says.
Panglao Mayor Leonila Montero also attended the said meeting with the delegations from the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC); Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC); Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC); Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC); Municipal Ecological Solid Waste Management Council (MESWMC); and the Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC). Photo by Mary Ann Lagnason)
SB, Panglao execs discuss Tourism Master Plan
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members, including Vice Mayor Brian Velasco, discuss with Panglao Mayor Leonila Montero and other members of the local government unit’s (LGU) executive branch the Tourism Master Plan of the town during a special meeting on Oct. 9, 2020 between the two (2) branches of the LGU, Other members of the LGU who also attended the meeting were: Leigh Senica, Panglao Tourism Officer-designate, and Jairus Fuderanan, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator. The Panglao Tourism Master Plan, once approved, will contain the specific guidelines in the operations of the various businesses in the tourism industry and the conduct of tourism-related activities in the town.(Photo by Mary Ann Lagnason)
Chatto, DPWH reveal future infra proj. for Panglao
First district representative Edgar Chatto and key representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reveal to Panglao Mayor Leonila Montero information about infrastructure projects that will be implemented in the town.
Mayor Montero, learned about this information during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, She expressed her deep appreciation upon hearing about the good news from the first district congressmen and personalities from the DPWH.
The projects, according to the Municipality of Panglao information center, are facilitated by the office of Chatto, who is one of the authors of the Tourism Law enacted in 2008. (Photo by Mary Ann Lagnason)