Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Debuque rallies SP to embrace unity, critical thinking By Neljoy N. Galigao -Thursday, July 3, 2025 Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque flashes a confident smile as she presides over the inaugural session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo, marking her first official act as the province’s second-highest official. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque flashes a confident smile as she presides over the inaugural session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo, marking her first official act as the province’s second-highest official. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN ILOILO – In her first official act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque called on Provincial Board members to set aside politics, embrace diversity, and adopt critical thinking to craft policies that reflect the real needs of the people. Addressing the SP during its inaugural session at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Debuque underscored the importance of listening, reasoning, and respectful debate to improve legislation and governance. “Many were curious as to how I will manage as presiding officer. One of the key things instilled in me is critical thinking. To listen, to question, to reason, and thus I encourage everyone to have debates, to tackle and have different opinions — not for the sake of disagreement, but to sharpen our ideas and arrive at a better outcome for our people,” she said, Debuque, a former mayor of Anilao, also emphasized the importance of collective effort and humility in governance: “What I have learned as a Mayor of Anilao for the last nine years is that you cannot govern alone. I will enjoy the pleasure and the challenge of presiding over the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo.” She also acknowledged the shared vision among board members and expressed optimism for their legislative term: “I am excited to put my heels on rest and work with you. I would also like to be with my fellow Board Members in their shared vision for the Province of Iloilo.” New board members likewise used the session to affirm their commitment to public service. First District Board Member Rica Jane Garin, in her maiden speech, said she was overwhelmed by the support she received and vowed to give back through dedicated service. “Amo ja ang una nga beses nga pag-intra ko sa serbisyo publiko kag nabatyagan ko gid nga sobra-sobra ang anda nga pagpalangga kanakon… Wala man ni sa ambition ko nga mangin board member… but nevertheless I take pride sa pagsalig ka akon pamuluyo,” said Garin. Third District Board Member Mark Palabrica recalled his early exposure to public service as a youth leader during Boys and Girls Week: “I never imagined that after 32 years of being a Boy Provincial Board Member… I am now elected as a regular member of the SP… As a newly-elected SP member, I will try my best to accomplish my mandate of being the voice of the people.” Fourth District Board Member Dominique Paul Oso echoed his colleagues’ sentiments, saying: “Tinguhaan ko nga ang ila pagpalangga baylohan ko sang akon kapisan, nga mag serbisyo sang tampad kag sa bilog man nga probinsya.” Board Member Nielito C. Tupas of the 5th District also spoke of a renewed sense of purpose in his return to the board: “Nagbalik ako kay may mga kulang… ang third run is to God, to myself, and to the 5th District, that in mind tinguhaon ko gid nga makahimo kag makabulig.” Fellow 5th District Board Member Rolex Suplico offered a reflective take on their legislative role: “What we do in life echoes in eternity… We are legislating lives, not just paperwork. At the end of the day, we are here to realize the dreams not just of this generation, but for generations to come.”/PN Citation Citation of the article Galigao, N. ( 2025, July 3 ). Debuque rallies SP to embrace unity, critical thinking. Panay News, 3&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Debuque rallies SP to embrace unity, critical thinking Description An account of the resource ILOILO – In her first official act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque called on Provincial Board members to set aside politics, embrace diversity, and adopt critical thinking to craft policies that reflect the real needs of the people. 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