ILOILO – Badiangan’s Mayor Suzette Mamon has officially taken the helm of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo Chapter after winning the presidency unopposed in an election held on August 30.
Mamon’s rise to the post was widely expected after Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. publicly endorsed her candidacy in July, citing her “extensive experience and demonstrated potential to lead the league.”
She previously served as LMP-Iloilo vice president and was regarded as the natural successor of outgoing president, San Enrique mayor Rosario Mediatrix Fernandez.
The nomination process saw Miag-ao mayor Oscar “Richard” Garin endorsing Mamon without any opposition, leading to her proclamation. Newly elected officers also took their oath before Defensor during the same event.
“I have served as an officer for many years and have done so voluntarily. The Mayor’s League functions as a consultative, participative, and collaborative organization. It provides a platform for all local government units (LGUs) and mayors to engage in cooperative efforts and develop beneficial programs originating from our Governor. We are consistently prepared to collaborate and disseminate these initiatives within our respective LGUs,” Mamon said in her acceptance speech.
Mamon, known for her inclusive and participative leadership style, vowed to strengthen cooperation among Iloilo’s municipalities during her 2025-2028 term.
Newly Elected LMP-Iloilo Officers (2025-2028)
* President – Mayor Suzette A. Mamon (Badiangan)
* Executive Vice President – Mayor Ma. Teresa F. Debuque (Anilao)
* Vice President for External/Special Concerns – Mayor Oscar “Richard” S. Garin Jr. (Miag-ao)
* Secretary-General – Mayor Joe Abad S. Lazaro (San Joaquin)
* Treasurer – Mayor Ian Kenneth A. Alfeche (Alimodian)
* Auditor – Mayor Matt P. Palabrica (Bingawan)
* Business Manager – Mayor Ma. Angelica Bianca Requinto-Espinosa (Estancia)
* Public Relations Officer – Mayor Ma. Jofel M. Soldevilla (Zarraga)
* Sergeant-at-Arms — Mayor Rey P. Grabato (Mina)
* General Legal Counsel – Mayor Virgilio T. Teruel (Tigbauan)
Board of Directors
* 1st District — Mayor Janette G. Colada (Guimbal), Mayor Vicente E. Escorpion Jr. (Igbaras)
* 2nd District — Mayor Bonifacio Salapantan Jr. (San Miguel), Mayor Ma. Lina C. Holipas (Leon)
* 3rd District — Mayor Elizalde G. Pueyo (Cabatuan), Mayor Rafael Enrique P. Lazaro (Pototan)
* 4th District – Mayor Gian Carlo Niño P. Fernandez (San Enrique), Mayor Robert Martin U. Pama (Dueñas)
* 5th District – Mayor Jon N. Aying (Sara), Mayor Nielo C. Tupas (Barotac Viejo)/PN