LGU Pilar holds Inauguration and Blessing of the Local and National Government Complex

PILAR,SORSOGON- March 24,2022 marks another significant milestone in the history of Pilar as the Pilareños celebrate the Inauguration and Blessing of the New Local and National Government Complex located at Barangay Calongay, Pilar, Sorsogon.
 
Mayor Carolyn "Sweet" C. Sy-Reyes and the Sangguniang Bayan officials headed by Vice Mayor Luis C. Leosala Jr. spearheaded the activity. Gov. Francis Joseph "Chiz" Escudero and Ms. Dette Escudero, the representative of Congresswoman Evelina “Nanay Evie” Escudero grace the event by their honored presence.
 
With Gov. Chiz Escudero's burning desire to help and serve the Sorsoganons, 3 years ago, he pledged of rebuilding the municipal town halls in the province of Sorsogon including Pilar to serve the public efficiently and effectively. This is to back-up the quality management systems put in place as ISO Certified LGUs. According to Gov. Chiz, the construction of the new LGU Building symbolizes the external face of the governance of an ISO certified municipality. However, he stated that the ISO journey never ends on being certified, this will somehow follow improvements that will benefit the community.
 
The complex includes a three-story town hall, the Legislative Building with Library that was built based on the requirement of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Rural Health Unit (RHU) from Department of Health (DOH), Gymnasium from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Evacuation Center from Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
 
"Congratulations Mayor Sweet, asin sa gabos na Pilareño. Saro ini sa pinakamagayon na complex sa bilog na probinsya," Gov. Chiz exclaimed. [Congratulations Mayor Sweet and to the Pilareños. This is one of the superb complex in the province of Sorsogon]
 
Gov. Chiz realizations has been successfully fulfilled seeing the respective municipal town halls functionally and aesthetically built.
 
"This afternoon's Inauguration proved that Pilar is a 1st class municipality and definitely deserving to be called a 1st class municipality in the province of Sorsogon," Escudero delightedly exclaimed.
 
Nanay Evie likewise extended her message of warm congratulations to the LGU Pilar for being an ISO certified municipality. She lauded one’s effort in taking part in the overall development of Pilar especially in delivering quality services to its clientele.
 
Mayor Sweet on the other hand expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Nanay Evie and Gov. Chiz for the fund allotted to Pilar in order to build a state-of-the-art complex that will serve as the new home for the Pilareños. In conjunction with the activity, the mayor delivered her State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) dedicated to the constituents of Pilar and to all the distinguished guests who serve as her inspiration to push forward.
 
“Every bit of success is intended for the betterment of the future of Pilar,” Mayor Sweet asserted before addressing the LGUs accomplishments, service enhancement and the infrastructure development in which her aspiration for the improvement of Pilar has resulted to victory.
 
Furthermore, VM Leosala asserted, “Satuyang pagyamanon asin pangalagaan ining Pilar LGU Complex para sa magayon asin kaaya-ayang pagtao nin sebisyo to our beloved clients.” [Let us treasure and sustain the Pilar LGU Complex in order to give pleasurable service to our beloved clients]
 
Among the highlights of the event were the Hoisting of flag and banners of the provincial government and LGU Pilar, ribbon cutting and the unveiling of LGU Complex marker. The blessing of the edifices was simultaneously administered by Most Rev. Jose Allan Dialogo,D.D , Rev. Fr. Treb Futol, Rev. Fr. Ronald de Jesus,SOLT and Rev. Fr. Leo Besmonte, SOLT.
 
 
"A gift will never be truly a gift, unless it is shared," Bishop Dialogo stated during the Thanksgiving Mass. He emphasizes the municipal town hall as a gift from above to share to the people of Pilar.
 
Indeed, the LGU with its partner agencies were unitedly pleased to offer its best services to all its clienteles thru this decent and convenient infrastructure facilities.
 
sources:
Nanay Evie Escudero
Gov. Chiz Escudero
Ms. Dette Escudero
Hon. Carolyn C. Sy-Reyes
VM Luis C. Leosala Jr.
photos: OMM
Admin. Art Garchitorena
Ms. Dette Escudero