Mayor Emmanuel Aladin D. Tumanda (2nd from right) led the YAKAP Caravan on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 that provided free healthcare services to more than 200 Batuan residents who had no First Patient Encounter (FPE) at the Municipal Health Center. The activity was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Local Government Unit of Batuan, the Department of Health, PhilHealth, healthcare workers, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), volunteers, and partner agencies, with the support of local officials represented by Hon. Segundo Bautista. The LGU thanked the participating Batuananons for their trust and support. (Contributed photo)
Batuan Vice Mayor Antonino Jumawid (inset, upper left corner) announced that the entire Sangguniang Bayan of Batuan unanimously approved two key ordinances on peace and order and public participation. Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2026, authored by Kagawad Marvin Pancho, enshrines the right of the people and stakeholders to meaningful consultation from budget preparation to project implementation. The SB also approved an ordinance allowing the PNP and authorized law enforcement officers access to CCTV systems in public and private premises for crime investigation and peace and order maintenance, subject to proper protocols and legal safeguards. “These ordinances reflect our commitment: governance belongs to the people, and safety is the responsibility of everyone,” Vice Mayor Jumawid said. (Contributed photo)