20/02/2026
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BONTOC, Mountain Province โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Mountain Province Field Office held its turnover ceremony for the transition of leadership from outgoing Provincial Director Daisy A. Payang to incoming Provincial Director Anthony Manolo I. Ballug on February 19, 2026, at the Halfway House/Senior Citizen Building in Bontoc.
The transition signifies the Departmentโs continued commitment to integrity, excellence, and responsive local governance through strengthened partnership and collaboration, notwithstanding changes in management.
During the ceremony, the signing and turnover of official documents and the symbolic key of responsibility were administered by DILG-CAR Regional Directorโs representative LGOO VII Kliene P. Chunanon, Chief of the Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD). The activity was witnessed by representatives from the Provincial Government of Mountain Province, including Vice Governor Hon. Jose O. Dominguez, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Hon. Roy M. Gamonnac, and Provincial Administrator Mr. John K. Likigan. Employees and staff from the DILG Regional Office and field offices of Kalinga and Mountain Province were also in attendance.
The program was followed by messages of support and inspiration, including that of DILG-CAR Regional Director Anthony C. Nuyda (read by LGOO VII Chunanon), who emphasized that leadership turnover is a natural and healthy process that fosters renewal, fresh perspectives, and new opportunities. He underscored that while leaders may change, the core values of the DILGโintegrity, accountability, respect, and excellenceโremain steadfast.