Written by: P. Leonardo | Photos by: A. Bandar
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) IX held an Oath-Taking Ceremony for its newly hired and promoted personnel on June 30, 2025, at the Conference Hall, DILG IX Regional Office, Balintawak, Pagadian City.
In line with its commitment to uphold excellence and integrity in public service, DILG IX conducted the ceremony as a formal recognition of its newly appointed and promoted personnel.
The event was led by Regional Director Paisal O. Abutazil, CESO III, and served as a symbolic and formal affirmation of each employee’s dedication to their duties and responsibilities as public servants.
The following personnel took their oaths of office:
- LGOO VI Ju Wackem L. Autida
- LGOO VI May B. Gengos
- LGOO VI Jannine Crysna B. Sinoy
- LGOO V Angelita E. Centillas
- LGOO III Pearly Eunice A. Olita
- LGOO II Rhona Dawn L. Bañez
- LGOO II Niña Marice R. Dagpin
- Accountant II Shulammite Myrrh C. Tanoy
- ADA IV Leaster P. Pineda
The newly sworn-in personnel expressed their gratitude and vowed to uphold the Department’s core values of transparency, accountability, and service-oriented leadership. This milestone not only marks their personal and professional growth but also reinforces the DILG’s collective commitment to delivering quality public service.
The event was attended by DILG IX management and staff, who shared in the celebration and expressed their full support for their colleagues’ new journeys. The ceremony concluded on an inspiring note, with a collective pledge to advance the Department’s mission of effective local governance and dedicated public service.
