NEW MTCAC OFFICERS FOR 2019-2022 APPOINTED.
The last elections ushered new members to the Municipal Tourism Culture and the Arts Council for 2019-2022. Appointed as Vice-Chairperson is still Dr. Rolando Q. Mallari and the Secretary remains to be Ms. Sandra Divina C. De Vera, the Municipal Tourism and Cultural Heritage Officer Designate. The new regular members of the Council are the following:
Hon. Lorma L. Sibuma – President Liga ng mga Barangay
Mr. Edelito D. Gajo – Acting MPD0
Mr. Benjamin Magno – Municipal Agricultural Officer
Hon. Josephine Dacanay – Chairman Committee on Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Hon. Ramsey Pascual D. Mangaoang – Chairman Committee on Agriculture and Aquatic Resources
Ms. Krishan Faye G. Biason – Municipal Local Government Operations Officer
Ms. Charito S. Yu – Business Sector Representative
Mr. Shyr Ampaguey – Hotel and Resort Officer
Dr. Flora B. Dulay – Aringay Development Coordinating Team Representative
Mr. Ruperto Dulay – Farmer’s Associations Representative
Ms. Luzviminda Edna Cacanindin – Representative from the Cooperatives
Mr. Ramil Estoesta – LGBT Representative
Mr. Robert Torcedo – Local Historian/Heritage Group Representative
Mr. Cecilio Mercado – Alumni Organization Representative
Mr. Maurito Cabalbag – Aringay Riders’ Club Representative
Fr. Frederick Ferrer or Religious Sector
Mr. Andres Ninobla – Representative from Fisheries Sector
Ms. Helen Rulloda – Representative of the Handicraft Sector
The composition of the new council adheres to the 60% representation of the private sector while 40% comes from the Municipal government.
A Technical Working Group is selected to assist the regular members of the Council and they are as follows:
Ms. Elvira Pajo – Municipal Budget of Officer
Engr. Marikon E. Mangaoang – Municipal Engineer
Dr. Armando P. Avena – Municipal Health Officer
Engr. Nemesio M. Frigillana _ Municipal Assessor
Ms. Julie San Andres – President, La Union Women’s Inc.
Ms. Laida G. Rico – Municipal Civil Registrar
Ms. Teresita D. Wong – Municipal Social Welfare Officer
Mr. Marko Augustus Estimo -Municipal Tourism Staff
Mr. Mario P. Pascua – Public School District Supervisor
Ms. Adela C. Libunao – Public/Private Secondary School Coordinator
Mr. Dominador Espejo -Representative from Transportation Sector
Mr. Edward Dacanay – Representative from Tourist Guide Sector
Ms. Simonette Cartas – Representative from Arts and Cultural Groups
Mr. Richard Uychoco – Representative from Photography and Videography
PCPT. Gerardo G. Macaraeg Jr. – Chief of Police
PO3 Jay-R C. Martinez – Philippine Coastguard Representative
PLTCOL. Ricky P. Neron – Regional Trainining Center 1 Director.
The new MTCAC Regular members had their organizational meeting last September 18, 2019 and went to work at once.
