01/07/2025
30 June 2025 | Honoring Mayor Lerma's Three Years of Selfless Service as Municipal Mayor of Mondragon from 2022 to 2025
Mayor Lerma's last afternoon in the office as the Local Chief Executive for three years was full of surprises, joy and excitement, a momentous event she will always treasure forever.
At around 4:00 PM upon her arrival at the entrance of the Municipal Covered Court, she was greeted with bouquets of flowers and applauded by the LGU Employees including the LGU's partner agencies like the DILG, PNP, BFP and the 803rd Maneuver Company, COMELEC, Vice Mayor Myla, SB Members, all Department Heads, Rank-and-File employees and her loving family, her children, grandchildren and of course, her beloved husband and fellow public servant, Mayor Jojo.
A short program followed that started with a prayer and an opening message by the LYDO, Sir Aple de Guia. A Plaque of Recognition was awarded to Mayor Lerma by all the Department Heads of the Local Government Unit for her exemplary leadership, steadfast commitment and remarkable achievements during her 3-year tenure as the Local Chief Executive. Mayor Lerma then responded with a heartfelt message of thanks as she was not expecting of such a very memorable and meaningful send-off party to honor her three years in office as Mayor.
Words of Gratitude were delivered by Mayor Jojo, VM Myla, Municipal Accountant Beverly, SB Member Nickole, Chief of Police PMajor Hamin, BFP Mondragon OIC SFO2 Lora and Deputy Commander of 803rd Maneuver Company RMFB8.
A dance number was presented by the staff and personnel of the Mayor's Office. Afterwhich, messages of thanks were also shared by Atty. Marion Laarni Madera Galang, Mayor Lerma's daughter, Sir Jilbert Pelo, Municipal Budget Officer and Mrs. Rosa Tan, Mayor's Office Staff. The event was graced by former Budget Officer, Ma'am Josefina O. Pelo.
Mayor Lerma's heart was full of joy, thanksgiving and gratefulness. Indeed, the event was successful and worth remembering.
The organizers were so glad that the surprise send-off party for Mayor Lerma was successfully realized through the kindness and generosity of the following sponsors:
Municipal Agriculture Office
Mswdo Lgu Mondagon Nsamar
MDRRMO
Municipal Assessor's Office
MENRO
LCR
RHU
Municipal Budget Office
MPDC
Sangguniang Bayan Office
Mayor's Office
YDO
Municipal Treasurer's Office
Municipal Accounting Office
Municipal Engineering Office
4PS & Kalahi
Traffic Enforcers
COMELEC Mondragon
DILG Mondragon
Pulisya Ng Mondragón
BFP Mondragon
803rd MC, RMFB8
JR de Guia, PESO/HR
Ma. Azucina R. Medilo, MENRO
Wilson Balila Tenebroso, LEDIPO
Ella B. Crebello, BAC Secretariat
Atty. Marione Laarni Madera & Internal Auditor Clarence Galang
Mar Jenneil Cal & Engr. Gerald Loreto
Jilbert O. Pelo, Budget Officer
Dr. Alyssa Eizeth Vinalay
Conchita P. Dones, Municipal Assessor
Glenn Ayag Quiñones, Public Health Nurse
Myrwyn A. Dominice, SB Secretary
Grace G. Pereabras, Supply Officer
Betty Lim
Mama's Kaonan
Rafa's Kaonan owned by Mrs. Carissa D. Galing
Ants Construction
Francie Chitongco
SMU Construction & Supply
V&L
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Bautista
DEM Office Supplies & Equipment
Thank you, Mayor Lerma! It's been three beautiful years with you! 💚