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31/08/2025

Presenting the Newly Elected Officers for the 2025–2028 Term

We proudly introduce the municipal leaders entrusted to steer the direction of our league in the next 36 months—committed for advance development, collaboration and good governance through the Province of Iloilo.

Executive Officers
President – Hon. Suzette A. Mamon (Badiangan)
Executive Vice President – Hon. Ma. Teresa F. Debuque (Anilao)
Vice President for External/Special Concerns – Hon. Richard S. Garin, Jr. (Miag-ao)
Secretary-General – Hon. Joe Abad S. Lazaro (San Joaquin)
Treasurer – Hon. Ian Kenneth A. Alfeche (Alimodian)
Auditor – Hon. Matt P. Palabrica (Bingawan)
Business Manager – Hon. Ma. Angelica Bianca Requinto-Espinosa (Estancia)
Public Relations Officer – Hon. Ma. Jofel M. Soldevilla (Zarraga)
Sergeant-at-Arms – Hon. Rey P. Grabato (Mina)
General Legal Counsel – Hon. Virgilio T. Teruel (Tigbauan)

Board of Directors
1st District – Hon. Janette G. Colada (Guimbal), Hon. Vicente E. Escorpion, Jr. (Igbaras)
2nd District – Hon. Bonifacio Salapantan, Jr. (San Miguel), Hon. Ma. Lina C. Holipas (Leon)
3rd District – Hon. Elizalde G. Pueyo (Cabatuan), Hon. Rafael Enrique P. Lazaro (Pototan)
4th District – Hon. Gian Carlo Niño P. Fernandez (San Enrique), Hon. Robert Martin U. Pama (Dueñas)
5th District – Hon. Jon N. Aying (Sara), Hon. Nielo C. Tupas (Barotac Viejo)

Together, this new set of officers will continue to embody the spirit of leadership, unity, and service for the progress of Iloilo’s municipalities.

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04/08/2025

Updates:

Mayor Rafael Enrique Parcon Lazaro humbly honored to welcome SJO4 Alejandro C. Deza Jr., the new Acting District Jail Warden of Pototan District Jail.

Our shared commitment to justice, discipline, and dignity for every person deprived of liberty is the foundation of our partnership. Together, we will strengthen peace and security in our community while upholding human rights within our correctional system.

Welcome to Pototan, Warden! Let’s move forward with compassion and integrity.

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31/07/2025

Updates:

The father of Pototan with the big heart Mayor Adi Parcon Lazaro, gladly honored to represent the Municipality of Pototan at today’s Teen Center Summit held at Diversion 21 Hotel, organized by the Province of Iloilo and the Iloilo Provincial Population Office—a meaningful convergence of local leaders, educators, and youth advocates working together to create safer and more supportive spaces for our young people. The father of Pototanon, was so glad to reconnect once again with Governor Toto Defensor and Mayor Elezalde Pueyo of Calinog, and to stand alongside to their Local Youth Development Officer, Mr. Kent Roger Peñaflorida.

Equally commendable was the presence of Pototan’s academic heads, whose active involvement reflects the shared commitment to youth-centered programs within our schools. With unified efforts, they continue to invest in the next generation—empowering them to thrive, lead, and shape a better future.

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29/07/2025

Once again:

A warm of applaused to our Mayor Adi Parcon Lazaro, Champion Search for the Most PWD-Friendly and Inclusive City/Municipality Province of Iloilo!

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24/07/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

In view of the continued threat of heavy rains and flooding, and upon the recommendation of the MDRRMC, classes in all levels—both public and private—across Pototan shall remain suspended on Friday, July 25, 2025.

However, government offices in the Municipality of Pototan will resume regular operations on the same date to ensure the delivery of public services. An Executive Order will be issued accordingly.

We advise everyone to stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and continue monitoring official announcements from the LGU and MDRRMC.

Safety remains our top priority.
— Mayor Adi Lazaro

24/07/2025

PADAYUN: TUOD NGA HIGUGMA POTOTANON!!

Sa paglibot ko kaina sa pila ka mga barangay nga naapektuhan sang pagbaha diri sa Pototan, dala sang waay untat nga pag-ulan halin sa Habagat kag Bagyong Emong.

Ginpasiguro naton nga may yara sang husto nga aksyon, kabakod ang disaster response, kag may nagaabot nga bulig sa mga lugar nga apektado.

Ginapanawagan ko ang tanan nga maghalong, magpabilin nga alerto, kag magsunod sa mga opisyal nga abiso. Ang seguridad kag maayo nga kahimtangan sang tagsa ka Pototanon ang aton pinakauna nga prioridad.

Bagyo ka lang Amay ako, ini ang higugma nga gina pabatyag ni Mayor Adi Parcon Lazaro sa mga Pototanon.

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23/07/2025

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22/07/2025

UPDATES: Situations along Gran Plains Subdivision at barangay MV Hechanova, Jaro Iloilo city, July 23, 2025 5:30am.

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21/07/2025

Padayun: P50-M Bridge to rise in Pototan!!

The new bridge from barangay Cau-yan to barangay Cato-ogan will proceed its construction.

A P50-million bridge will soon be built in Pototan, Iloilo to help ease traffic and improve access to nearby communities, schools, and utilities.

The bridge will benefit areas near West Visayas State University–Pototan Campus, Pototan National High School, and Iloilo Electric Cooperatives (ILECOs II & III). It will also link directly to the Passi-Dingle road, making travel more easier.

“This is just one way of giving back to the people who trusted me with this position,” Third District Cong. Lorenz Defensor said, referring to the overwhelming support from his constituents.

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17/07/2025

17/07/2025

PADAYUN: 𝐋𝐓𝐎‑𝟔, 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝟐,𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐒𝐐𝐌 𝐋𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄

Mayor Rafael Enrique P. Lazaro of Pototan, Iloilo expressed optimism again as the municipal government donated a 2,027‑square‑meter lot in Barangay Batuan to the Land Transportation Office Region VI (LTO‑6), paving the way for a new district office that will enhance services and bolster road‑safety initiatives for local residents.

In a ceremony held at the LTO-6 Conference Room, Mayor Lazaro and LTO‑6 Regional Director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II signed the deed of donation. The new LTO Pototan District Office will join several upcoming district offices in Western Visayas, including those in San Dionisio, Iloilo, and Ilog, Negros Occidental. Additionally, the existing LTO Extension Office in San Miguel, Iloilo, is slated for conversion into a full district office to better serve thousands of motorists in that area.

Director Geduspan thanked the Pototan Municipal Government for the generous land gift, noting that the new facility will reduce travel time for license renewals, plate releases, and other critical transactions. “Having a dedicated district office here will significantly improve turnaround times and strengthen our road‑safety programs,” he remarked.

Assistant Director Jeck D. Conlu called the development “a major leap forward in LTO‑6’s mission to champion road safety across Western Visayas,” emphasizing that easier access to LTO services encourages greater compliance with traffic regulations.
“We are committed to bringing essential LTO services closer to the communities,” stressed ARD Conlu.
“This donation reflects our partnership with the LGUs and our shared goal of safer, roads.”

Also presence were Pototan Municipal Administrator Atty. Robert Parcon, Ms. Ma. Charito A. Sarza, LTO‑6 Finance Division Chief; Ms. Ma. Nanette D. De Ocampo, Chief Administrative Officer; and Ms. Michelle Juanga, Human Resource Division Chief. The groundbreaking of the LTO Pototan District Office is expected to be held by the end of the month.

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08/07/2025

Padayun sa giyapon, higugma kag miyura!!!

On July 7, 2025, re-elected and newly elected SB members of Pototan convened for their inaugural session with Vice Mayor Romualdo Joselito Ilisan presiding as the head of the legislative body. This marks a fresh start rooted in unity, integrity, and public service. As we turn a new chapter, we move forward together with one goal: to serve Pototan with passion of love and progress for each and everyone.

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