SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna. The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas has issued a directive for the holding of an election in the Liga ng mga Barangay San Pedro Chapter, Laguna Province, today (January 15, 2024), following the postponement of the previous election. The election aims to fill various vacant positions within the local chapter.
After the unsuccessful election on December 15, 2023, the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, led by National President Eden Chua-Pineda, instructed the incumbent San Pedro City Chapter President, Diwa Tayao, on January 8, 2024, to organize a new election.
In the recent communication from the national president, Chua-Pineda outlined that Tayao is now tasked with conducting the election for the positions of City Liga President, Vice President, Auditor, and Board of Directors of the Liga ng mga Barangay San Pedro Chapter, Laguna Province.
The directive explicitly stated, “This serves as your authority to proceed with the election on January 15, 2024, provided that a National Liga Representative must be present either in person or through Zoom, and the conduct of the election is in accordance with Article XII Section 2 of the Election Code.”
A total of 27 barangay leaders from San Pedro City are anticipated to participate in the election, representing various communities and constituencies.
The letter also emphasized that copies of the proceedings and electoral results must be submitted to the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas National office in Pasig City within 15 days from the date of the elections. This ensures transparency and accountability in the election process.
The directive from the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas National Office underscores the commitment to uphold democratic principles and the rule of law within the local governance structure, promoting fair and just elections.
Roy Tomandao
Si Roy Tumandao ay kasalukuyang pangulo ng Camp Vicente Lim Press Corps. Nagsimula siya sa larangan ng media noong 1992 at aktibo bilang photo journalist at news correspondent para sa iba’t ibang tabloid. Broadcaster siya ng DZJV 1458 Radyo Calabarzon.
