29/05/2026
𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁
MASBATE CITY — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Masbate successfully carried out two significant activities in one meaningful day, highlighting both a transition in leadership and a heartfelt tribute to dedicated public service.
The day commenced with the formal turnover ceremony from outgoing Officer-in-Charge Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (OIC PARPO) II, Amadeo Cediño, to the newly appointed OIC PARPO II, Eleanor F. Torres. The ceremony symbolized continuity, renewed leadership, and a strengthened commitment to delivering responsive and effective agrarian reform services to the people of Masbate.
The turnover ceremony was held on May 28, 2026, at Rendezvous Resort, Masbate City.
In his farewell message, Cediño expressed his gratitude to the DAR Masbate personnel for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout his tenure. He reflected on the milestones achieved and encouraged the team to continue upholding integrity and excellence in public service.
“Kung ano po ang ginawa naton noon kay ARDA Herald, kung ano ang ginawa ninyo during my time, doblihin po naton ang suporta naton kay OIC PARPO Biding,” he shared.
Meanwhile, OIC PARPO II Torres, in her acceptance message, expressed her gratitude for the trust and confidence given to her. She emphasized her commitment to fostering a results-driven, disciplined, and people-centered approach in leading the province, ensuring that programs and services effectively reach agrarian reform beneficiaries.
“Now that I am back, I will be leading the whole province, and with that comes a bigger responsibility. I am committed to carrying it with fairness, accountability, and service to everyone. Sa totoo lang, ako ay kinakabahan at natatakot. Why? May kasabihan nga na you can never be effective in your own backyard, but I choose to believe it differently. Your greatest test as a leader is to serve where you belong. Because fairness and integrity matter most—if we can get it right here, we can get it right anywhere,” Torres shared.
A proud Masbateña, Torres began her journey in public service in 1991 when she joined the Department of Agrarian Reform as a Clerk III. Through years of dedication and hard work, she steadily rose through the ranks and eventually served as OIC PARPO II of Sorsogon prior to her current designation.
Following the turnover ceremony, the atmosphere shifted to one of gratitude and appreciation during the send-off activity for OIC Assistant Regional Director for Administration (ARDA) Herald R. Tambal.
In his legacy message, Tambal emphasized the importance of unity, respect, and integrity within the organization.
"Sana po wag nating pabayaan ang bawat isa, may you continue to respect one another, may you continue to help one another, may you continue friendship and camaraderie na dapat hindi mawala sa Masbate" he shared.
He further underscored the value of integrity in public service, reminding everyone that it should be built from the very beginning of one’s career.
"Your integrity starts from the moment you enter DAR, wag niyong sasabihin na ibubuild niyo yung character niyo and integrity niyo in the middle of your career in DAR. Starts your integrity at the moment you started your career in DAR kasi madadala niyo yan hanggang sa iyong pag tanda, and once you earned that integrity people would respect you kasi yung respeto po ay hindi na e-earned" Tambal added.
The ceremonial turnover and send-off activities were witnessed by Regional Director Rodrigo O. Realubit, CESO VI; Bureau of Land Acquisition and Distribution (BLAD) Assistant Director Engr. Manuel A. Nebreja; Area Assistant Project Manager for Region V Engr. Romulo A. Britanico; Assistant Project Manager for Operations Gay L. Labad; Assistant Project Manager for Administration Nerisa B. Aldea, Ph.D.; along with officials and personnel from DARPO Sorsogon and DARPO Masbate, DARMOs, as well as family members and friends.
