The new set of Local Officials in the City of San Fernando and 3rd District Congressman of Pampanga for CY 2013-2016 took their Oath of Office on June 30, 2013, 12:00 NN at the Heroes Hall, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The ceremony, administered by Regional Executive Trial Court Edgar Chua was graced by Senator Grace Poe.
The first set who took their oath were the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod namely: Hon. Angelica Hizon, Hon. Ralph Dein Henson, Hon. Noel Tulabut, Hon. Benedict Jasfer Simon Lagman, Hon. Ayzel Mari Macalino, Hon. Nelson Lingat, Hon. Celestino Dizon, Hon. Harvey Quiwa, Hon. Joselito Ocampo and Hon. Jaclyn Rachelle Calimlim. It was followed by City Vice-Mayor Jaime T. Lazatin and newly elected City Mayor Edwin Santiago. Former City Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez also took his oath as 3rd District Congressman in the Province.
After the said oath taking, outgoing City Administrator Ferdinand Caylao handed-over the documents to Mayor Santiago while Congressman Rodriguez turned over to the newly installed city mayor the official flag of the city as a symbol of entrusting to him the responsibilities of being the city’s chief executive.