Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (in photo) is shown delivering her message during the Nov. 28, 2023 program in celebration of Children’s Month! The mayor said: “This occasion reminds us that our children are the future of our nation, the leaders of tomorrow. Hence, we have to start preparing them for that. It is our basic obligation to educate our children, provide them with a safe and wholesome environment, and allow them to grow and reach their highest potential. It also reminds us that we are blessed to have children in our midst. Let us enjoy and nurture this wondrous blessing with our love, care and affection.” Contributed photo

On Nov. 27, 2023, Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (in photo) expressed her words of
congratulations to Barangay Cantomimbo on the occasion of the barangay’s celebration of its
Foundation Day. In her speech, Mayor Chatto enumerated the different activities held during the celebration: 1) Search for little Miss Cantomimbo; 2) Special Recognition for: the oldest male resident and female resident; the oldest house; the longest serving Barangay Health Worker (BHW); the oldest, living barangay resident among those who have served as barangay official; the oldest outgoing barangay official, etc.; 3) Show of Talents in Singing and Dancing; 4) Recognition for punong barangay Gary Dapar who authored the ordinance to celebrate the barangay’s Foundation Day every Nov. 27 of the year. Contributed photo