Mayor Trisha Chatto (extreme right), on June 16, 2026, presided over the Executive Committee (ExeCom) meeting to prepare for Balilihan’s fiesta honoring Nuestra Señora del Carmen on July 15–16. The meeting reviewed activities including nightly entertainment programs and the nine-day Food Bazaar. Mayor Trisha urged all offices and committees to finalize preparations for a smooth and orderly celebration. (Contributed photo)
The 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Balilihan approved two ordinances on 3rd and Final Reading. Balilihan Councilor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (front row, right) joined the session that passed: 1. An Ordinance Regulating the Operations of Commercial and Backyard Piggery, Poultry, and Other Livestock or Animal Farms in the Municipality of Balilihan, Providing Penalties and for Other Purposes authored by Councilor Abel Eligio Llorente, Co-Authored by Councilor Stephen Racho; 2. An Ordinance Establishing An AntiMicrobial Stewardship Program and Regulating the Sale, Dispensing, and Distribution of AntiMicrobial Medications for the Prevention, Control, and Reduction of AntiMicrobial Resistance in the Municipality of Balilihan authored by Councilor Maria Pureza Veloso Chatto. The ordinances will be submitted for review to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. (Contributed photo)