Municipality of Loon | August 18, 2025
The Municipality of Loon held its 33rd Regular Flag-Raising Ceremony of 2025 at the Municipal Center Grounds, led by Mayor Cesar Tomas M. Lopez, M.D., together with Vice Mayor Pedro M. Literatus, Jr., the members of the 16th Sangguniang Bayan of Loon, municipal employees, representatives from NGAs, BFP-Loon, PNP-Loon, and hosted by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).
Acknowledgments and Gratitude
In his address, Mayor Lopez expressed his appreciation to the MDRRMO for hosting the ceremony and acknowledged the presence of the 16th Sangguniang Bayan members led by Vice Mayor Dodong Literatus, alongside Councilors Hazel Saavedra, Etel Palma, Jeanette Vidal, Tata Laniba, Rain Merquita, and Ruel Legitimas.
Accomplishments and Priorities
The Mayor shared his gratitude for the accomplishments achieved in the past weeks while also outlining the important tasks ahead:
Distribution of AKAP Assistance
A total of 8,665 beneficiaries in Loon will receive AKAP assistance as provided by the National DSWD. Mayor Lopez clarified that the LGU-Loon’s role is to facilitate a peaceful and orderly distribution based on the schedules set for August 19, 22, 26, and 27 at the Loon Town Square. He noted that the beneficiary selection and allocated amounts are determined solely by the DSWD.
Fiesta Preparations
With the town fiesta approaching, the Mayor emphasized the need for collaborative planning. He highlighted “MusiKaon” scheduled on August 22, and stressed the importance of coordination with PNP, MUTRE, and Barangay Tanods from Moto Norte, Moto Sur, Napo, and Cogon Norte to ensure crowd control and smooth execution of events leading to the grand celebration on September 4, 2025.
Closing Words
Mayor Lopez concluded his message with heartfelt gratitude and a hopeful note, greeting everyone with:
“Madanihong Adlaw sa Tanan.”
Making Loon Madanihon rise and shine… from Local to Global!