Local Sanggunians of Cebu gathered for the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) Orientation Course for Local Legislators of HUCs, Component Cities and Municipalities on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The orientation course spearheaded by DILG-7, Local Government Academy (LGA) in partnership with the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP)-Cebu Chapter carries the theme “Enhancing Governance Through Effective Legislation.”

The resource speakers for Day 1 were DILG Director Atty. Romeo Benitez of Legal and Legislative Liason Service, Sogod Municipal Mayor Lissa Marie Durano-Streegan, and DILG-7 Legal Officer Atty. Aiza Fiel Arcenal.

The first day kicked off with the opening message from Borbon Vice Mayor Roy Melgo, and the overview of the FY 2022 Program for NEO by DILG-7 Assistant Regional Director Maria Loisella Lucino. The said activity is held from October 11 to 13 in Cebu City.