Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman formally administered the oath of office newly appointed officers of the Barangay Information Officers Network (BION), marking a step in strengthening grassroots communication and community engagement. The newly inducted officers vowed to fulfill their roles in promoting transparency, information dissemination, and supporting local governance initiatives within their respective barangays.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Mayor Turabin-Hataman, together with CIO Mendry-Ann Lim, led the distribution of allowances to the city’s 45 barangay information officers, who will now receive P1,500 starting this year as part of the city’s commitment to support and empower them in performing their duties more effectively. (Words by SJ Asakil/Photos by M. Santos, CIO)