This morning, Mayor Darwin R. Manalansan joined his colleagues as he attended the first flag-raising ceremony at the Municipal Hall grounds in Floridablanca, Pampanga. With him are Vice-Mayor Michael L. Galang, EnP, Municipal Administrator Tito M. Mendiola, members of the Honorable Sangguniang Bayan, Honorable Punong Barangays, Pastoral Council of Floridablanca, Floridablanca Municipal Police Station, Bureau of Fire Protection, other line agencies and LGU functionaries, and all municipal employees.

Following the ceremony, is the awarding of a CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION to our Local Government Unit for its outstanding performance as an invaluable partner in the implementation of Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Seed Program for 2022 Dry Season under the Department of Agriculture’s RCEF Program. The same award has been given to the Office of the Municipal Agriculture and to Ms. Myrna M. De Vera, Municipal Agriculturist for leading said office in being partners with the RCEF Program Management Office in the implementation of the seed program.

Speeches by the Municipal Administrator and Vice-Mayor were given shortly after the flag-raising, with VM Galang citing the programs and projects of the administration that are well underway for this year such as the procurement of a Mobile Clinic, Ambulance and Dump Trucks for the benefit of our constituents.

The Mayor also spoke and gave his closing remarks by saying that he’s delighted and honored to have the flag-raising ceremony again since the enforcement of stringent social distancing measures and other COVID-19 related health protocols in the country. He also expressed his gratitude to all Floridablancans for their continued support, as well as in remaining strong and resilient even amidst the pandemic.