The Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) – Catanduanes Chapter successfully held its Provincial Election of Officers on July 24, 2025, at the SB Session Hall, Panganiban, Catanduanes. This was conducted in accordance with the VMLP Election Policy and Guidelines and DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-059.

DILG Catanduanes played a crucial role in facilitating the election proper. Provincial Director Uldarico S. Razal Jr., CESO V, served as the VMLP Committee on Election (COMELEC) Chairperson, alongside COMELEC Members Vice Mayor Hon. Ferdinand P. Tioxon, Jr. of Caramoran and Vice Mayor Hon. Arvin V. Atencia of Panganiban.

Our DILG team, serving as the Election Secretariat, provided technical support and assistance. This team included Cluster Head William T. Aldea, LGOO VI Arline T. Borlaza, LGOO V Jessa T. Encarnacion, LGOO V Dusheen Marie B. Zamora, and ADA I Augustus T. Pereyra.

The election was a success, and we proudly present the new set of officers for the Term 2025-2028:

President: Hon. Eric T. Rodriguez, LGU Pandan
Vice-President: Hon. Juan A. Velchez, LGU Bagamanoc
Secretary General: Hon. Noel S. Morales, LGU San Miguel
Treasurer: Hon. Reynato C. Teston, LGU Bato
Auditor: Hon. Felix G. Romero Jr., LGU San Andres
Public Relations Officer (PRO): Hon. Lemuel P. Surtida, LGU Virac
Board of Directors:
Hon. Rico T. Tating, LGU Baras
Hon. Emeterio M. Tarin, LGU Viga
Hon. Ferdinand P. Tioxon Jr., LGU Caramoran
Hon. Arvin V. Atencia, LGU Panganiban

The DILG Catanduanes reaffirms its continued support and commitment to providing technical assistance and capacity development initiatives to the league and local officials. We look forward to working together to meet challenges and strengthen the foundation of good governance in the province.