Balilihan Mayor Trisha V. Chatto (3rd from left), welcomed a research team from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, who are studying the TATUD or TAMILOK found in Abatan River. The TATUD species in Balilihan is unique as it feeds on rocks instead of wood, unlike those found in other areas. The Lithoredo Abatanica is currently a finalist in the International Mollusc of the Year 2026 competition. If they win, they will partner with the Senckenberg Research Institute in Germany to further study the L. Abatanica. (Contributed photo)
Balilihan Councilor Pureza Veloso -Chatto (extreme right) announced that the Sangguniang Bayan of Balilihan held its regular session on Monday, March 16, 2026, instead of the usual Wednesday schedule. During the session, the council referred several Barangay Resolutions to the Committee on Review and approved on third and final reading a Supplemental Investment Plan amounting to P4.8M. The funds will be used for priority health programs and projects of the PCF and for barangay priority development projects. The approval was unanimous, with all councilors voting in the affirmative. Some councilors are currently attending the CLUP seminar workshop (5th module) while others are participating in the PCL Congress from Tuesday to Thursday. (Contributed photo)