SALUDO 2023 of the Department of Education (DepEd), Balilihan District is a program recognizing teachers who have been in the service for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years! Above photo is part of the awarding rites held at Solea in Panglao on March 26, 2023. Shown in the photo distributing the medals, plaques and planners are: DepEd District Supervisor Dr. Sarah Tabalbag Mortejo (3rd from left), Cong. Edgar Chatto (2nd from left), Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso Chatto (extreme left), Vice Mayor Trisha Chatto (extreme right) and Balilihan Central School Principal Leoncio Cruspero (2nd from right). In her message during the Saludo 2023 awarding ceremonies, Mayor Chatto told the educators: “Congratulations! Keep nurturing the love and commitment of moulding and inspiring the young to become better, wiser, smarter, more confident and prepared to face the world with conviction, dignity and integrity!” Contributed photo
Balilihan mayor Pureza Veloso Chatto (inset, lower left corner), led the holding of the March 28, 2023 “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) intensified program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), under the stewardship of Secretary Benhur Abalos. This program against illegal drugs aims to reduce drug demands in the different communities. Contributed photo