San Miguel mayor Ian Gil Mendez (center) poses with Galing Pook validator Dr. Edna Co (left) and Adrian Adove (right). The mayor accompanied the validators from Galing Pook and visited barangays Hagbuyo and Cabangahan, and interacted with the volunteer carpenters of the Balay Sa Gugma Apostolate. The visit was done on Oct. 14, 2022. Contributed photo