The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bataan formally welcomed LGOO V Joanna Marie Cruz as the new Officer-in-Charge (OIC)-Program Manager during a symbolic turnover ceremony held at the DILG Bataan Provincial Office on December 2, 2024.
The event was graced by Provincial Director Belina T. Herman, CESO V, along with the outgoing Program Manager, LGOO VI Danilyn Peña. Together with some personnel from the Provincial office, they jointly welcomed Cruz to her new role, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the standard of excellence in DILG Bataan's operations.
This leadership transition marks a new chapter for the provincial office, as LGOO V Cruz takes on her responsibilities with a commitment to building upon the achievements of her predecessors.