The Oath‑Taking and Renewal of Oath of the Provincial Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (PAGPTD) members was held at Azul Hotel and Restaurant. The activity reaffirms the members’ commitment to support the Philippine National Police in its transformation and development efforts, strengthen community partnership, and promote peace, order, and public safety. We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Vice Mayor Ray “RJ” Elaydo II for being elected as Vice‑Chairperson for External Affairs (LGU, Community Media, NGO). His leadership and representation will further enhance collaboration and engagement with communities, ensuring that the voice of the people remains at the center of development initiatives.

The Local Government Unit of San Esteban successfully conducted the distribution of rice assistance under the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.. Led by Municipal Mayor Hon. Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin,MD,MPA,MPH and Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Ray M. Elaydo II,MPA, a total of 2,397 households in the municipality received 10 kilograms of rice each. The program aims to provide support to families and help ensure food security among communities. The LGU extends its gratitude to the national government for this initiative, which continues to bring assistance and relief to San Esteban residents. Through collaborative efforts, the municipality remains committed to promoting the welfare and well-being of its constituents.

As part of the Brigada Eskwela 2026 program, the Local Government Unit of San Esteban, headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin,MD,MPA,MPH, Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Ray M. Elaydo II,MPA together with Sangguniang Bayan Member Beverly S. Elaydo and MDRRMO Mark Allan Angeles joined in donating materials for the beautification of San Esteban National High School. The initiative aims to help prepare the school for the opening of classes and provide a more conducive and welcoming learning environment for students. The activity was warmly received by the school administration headed by Dr. Maria Donalene Burgos-Bernal, EdD.