16/07/2026
๐ข OFFICIAL BULLETIN: Meet the Guardians of Baludโs Climate Future! ๐๐ก๏ธ
The Municipality of Balud is taking a proactive, highly structured stand against the challenges of climate change. We are proud to officially introduce the newly appointed officers and key staff of the Climate Change Task Force- (CCTF)
Operating with a disciplined, mission-oriented structure equivalent to military ranks, this dedicated team is geared up to secure, plan, and build a highly resilient Balud.
๐๏ธ LEADERSHIP COMMAND
COL. LUCAS Y. DABALOS JR.
PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR
LT.COL. ESTEBAN G. CLORES
PROVINCIAL ADMIN
LT.COL ANDREW M. VILLARIN
PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR/ CITY DIRECTOR
Municipal Climate Commander (Equivalent Rank of Major, AFP)
JONALYN E. ESQUILLO
Municipal Director
Executive Secretary (Equivalent Rank of Captain, AFP)
SALVE ROSE L. ANDAYA
Executive Secretary
๐ MUNICIPAL STAFF (KEY FUNCTION AREAS)
(All holding equivalent ranks of Captain, AFP)
CCTF1 โ Administration & Personnel: HONEYLETH M. BAJAR
CCTF2 โ Climate Intelligence & Risk Assessment: RICHARD O. AGUIRRE
CCTF3 โ Operations & Field Coordinator: JOSE SEAN A. ALERTA JR.
CCTF4 โ Logistics & Resource Support: JAY TRIE DEMETILLO
CCTF5 โ Plans & Policy Integration: MARY ANN C. ADAY
CCTF6 โ Communications & Information Systems: CLEO DANICA D. ALARCON
CCTF7 โ Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development: ARABELLA TUPAZ
CCTF8 โ Training & Education: MELVIN ALMORADIE
CCTF9 โ Public Information, Media Relations & Promotions: VERNITH C. ADAY
CCTF10 โ Budget, Finance, & Strategy Sectors: Jomar Amaro
๐ค Our Mission: To integrate science, active field operations, community education, and policy to protect our environment, our livelihoods, and every Baludeno family from the impacts of climate change.
Let us support our new CCTF officers as they lead Balud toward a safer, greener, and more sustainable tomorrow!