Balilihan celebrates 193 years of progress & development
(Part 2)
The town of Balilihan has just celebrated its 193rd birthday and her people were and are still in a joyous mood despite the limitations of the celebration due to the restrictions brought about by the pandemic.
In the span of 193 years, Bohol has seen how the town developed into an important hub of commerce, trade, education, agriculture, industry and friendship in the interior corridor of Bohol. Balilihan exudes plenty of potential to become an agro-industrial powerhouse of the province.
No doubt that with the leadership of Mayor Pureza Chatto, the support of the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and of course, the unwavering commitment of Cong. Ed Chatto, the town can continue to look forward to a shining future etched with a promise to ensure the people’s improved quality of life. Banking on the industry and hardworking culture of it’s the Balilinhon, the town will transform from a rural area to a vibrant and lively municipality.
It is a fact that as the town celebrated its foundation anniversary, Balilihan is embracing the winds of development based on improved peace and order. The town’s founders sought to carve a place dedicated to the common good—193 years ago! While SUMAD is celebrated every Sept. 29, it should not stop its people to continue celebrating the milestones and upcoming achievements each day.
Now, Balilihan is already reaping the rewards of the labor of its leaders and people. Balilihan is primed to bloom towards progress and development. Balilihan is, indeed, “soaring to greater heights”!
(Editor’s Note: The photos in this page show some of Balilihan’s development projects and activities during the Sumad 193 celebration,)
Plaques of Recognition to our retirees for their commitment and dedicated service to Balilihan and her people for a good number of years until their retirement: Christopher Leonides Racho – MPDC Davelinda Chatto- Public Health Nurse Adelaida Olalo – LCR Angelita Mandin- Budgeting assistant Posthumous Awards given to Dr Jude O Doblas – MHO Hon Elena Dogoy Former Barangay Captain Hanopol Este Plaque of Recognition to TZU Chi Foundation for their generous support toLGU Balilihan especially in this time of need due to the pandemic.
P10,000 cash gift from LGU to centenarians
Municipal Quarantine and Isolation Facilities
19th Municipal Circuit Trial Court serving Corella, Sikatuna and Balilihan. The original MCTC was constructed by the Dept of Justice in 2008 on a lot purchased for the purpose by the LGU from the family of Judge Cirilo Maceren in Balilihan. It was heavily damaged by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on October 15, 2013. With the strong support of Congressman Edgar Chatto, the reconstruction of the building was funded by national government. The ribbon cutting ceremony was graced by Cong Edgar Chatto and 19th MCTC Judge TECSON.
The Balilihan Infirmary is a two-storey 24 bed capacity health facility with male and female wards and a pedia ward. It is the desire of the LGU to bring curative care more accessible and affordable to its constituents with minor ailments. The infirmary will have its own emergency room, pharmacy and laboratory. It also houses the lying in center of the municipality.
Turnover of equipment for the production of detergent powder – a livelihood project of the Persons With Disabilities Headed by MR Ignacio Saure. The machine is a 1M grant of DOLE to include the machine, initial materials and packaging with labels.The event was graced by Atty Trisha Chatto representing Mayor Pureza Chatto, MPDC Adelene Ibarra and Municipal Officials Kag Edgar Asilo, Kag Abel Llorente and Kag Jing Reyes.
Giving of assistive devices
From LGU funds and from generous donors. Three rounds of Food packs to more than 5th households during the early months of Covid 19 and delivery of food packs to quarantined individuals or families.
Resbakuna
This is the Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Center-blessing was graced by Cong Edgar CHATTO , Mayor, Municipal Officials and heads of office and Liga President , Kag Nicolas Ale and SK Federated President Archie Casanova and all brgy captains and skchairmen of the 31 brgys of BALILIHAN
Every year for the past few years, we have been giving gift packs to all our more than 2th Senior Citizens of Balilihan- shirts, hygiene kits, travel kits. Mortuary assistance of 5th. Less 5% of their water consumption.
Provision of PPEs to our frontliners
Livelihood trainings: Commercial cooking, bread and pastry making, personal care and cleaning agents making,carpentry, driving, welding, tailoring. Conducted by DOST and TESDA.
Blessing of Fresh Fish, Dried Fish and Meat Sections inside the Balilihan Public Market.