The members of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Surigao del Sur Chapter successfully convened for its 1st chapter meeting for Calendar Year 2023, presided by president and Carrascal Mayor Vicente H. Pimentel III on May 17 at VML Hotel in Tandag City.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Caraga Regional Director Ivonnie Dumadag, Provincial Tourism Officer Mary Vil Chan, and all municipal tourism officers in the province reportedly participated in the discussion on boosting the tourism industry  as it is one of the priority goals of the chapter.

During the conference, the LMP president said, “I am very much grateful to the support and participation of all mayors and respective representatives, municipal tourism officers, especially to RD Dumadag of the DOT Caraga and provincial tourism officer Chan as it was indeed a meaningful discussion.'

Pimentel hoped that they can implement all the plans and proposed programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) of the chapter and can give fruitful impact to the people of Surigao del Sur as soon as possible. (NGPB/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

photo credit to Mayor VJ H. Pimentel