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MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL —Emphasizing unity and a revitalized focus on governance and public service, the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental held the Inaugural Session and 8th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 14, 2025, at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center.

The event officially opened the new legislative calendar, celebrating the accomplishments of the 7th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (2022–2025) while also recognizing the fresh mandate given to newly-elected officials following the sweeping victory of Team Asenso.

Vice Governor Rowena L. Gutierrez, in her inaugural message, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the 285,168 Misamisnons who placed their trust in her for a second term. “This is another humbling moment, a reflection of the immense responsibility that Misamisnons believe I can fulfill,” she said.

Governor Henry S. Oaminal, in his keynote address, described the recent election results as a “tsunami of support,” emphasizing that the overwhelming win was not just a political triumph but a unified endorsement of the province’s shared development agenda.

During the inaugural session of the 11th SP, the body formally elected Hon. Henjie Estaรฑo as Majority Floor Leader and Hon. Winston Catane as Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Governor Oaminal also commended the 7th SP for its instrumental role in pushing forward key programs through efficient legislation.

Several major resolutions and legislative actions were approved and referred for implementation. These include MOAs with DA-RFO 10 for the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program and the 4WD Farm Tractor Project, MOAs with NFA and Food Terminal Inc. for the ₱20 Rice-for-All (RFA) Program, and a request to authorize Gov. Oaminal to sign a MOA with TIEZA for the Asenso Global Gardens Eco-Tourism Project in Tangub City. Also approved was the 2025 realignment of the 20% Development Fund into the revised PDIP 2023–2025 and AIP 2025.

In recognition of exemplary performance, the SP honored top-performing board members and committees. The most committee reports filed were from: the Committee on Budget, Finance and Appropriations (Chair: Hon. Eduardo Cebedo), Committee on Justice, Laws, Ordinances and Style (Chair: Hon. Henjie Estaรฑo), and the Committee on Human Resource and Government Reorganization (Chair: Hon. Calvin Tito Decina).

The Committee on Women, Children and Family, led by Hon. Donna Iyog, was lauded for the most public hearings conducted. Hon. Winston Catane topped the list for best in committee meeting attendance, followed by Hon. Donna Iyog, Hon. Alejandro Guantero Jr., Hon. Henjie Estaรฑo, and Hon. Eduardo Cebedo. The best in session attendance were: Hon. Donna Iyog, Hon. Alejandro Guantero Jr., and Hon. Henjie Estaรฑo. Special awards were also given to Hon. Eduardo Cebedo for most approved resolutions and Hon. Rosanne Marie Paylaga-Lim for most approved ordinances.

The session and recognition rites highlighted not just legislative excellence, but a deep sense of purpose and unity. As the new term begins, the SP sets its sights on inclusive growth, responsive legislation, and people-centered governance—anchored on the banner of #AsensoMisamisOccidental. (SN/PGMO)

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