ZAMBOANGA City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar led the City Government flag raising ceremony Monday, June 27, 2022, her last as local chief executive.
During the ceremony, Salazar was honored and presented with a Plaque of Recognition as Outstanding Mayor for Social Services by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers, Incorporated through the City Social Welfare and Development Office.
Salazar has recognized various personalities, her personal staff and people who helped in the conduct of the Dia del Alcalde (Mayor’s Day) program during the last nine years.
Her personal staff likewise presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a token of appreciation.
During the ceremony, Salazar was joined by Vice Mayor Rommel Agan and Councilor Cesar Jimenez, who are also ending their terms as City Government official at noon of June 30.
Salazar thanked the local government employees and officials for the support and assistance given to her as mayor for the past nine years.
"We had the Zamboanga siege, we fought Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and in all our difficulties, we always protected the integrity of the City Government," she said.
"We pray for the new administration, we wish them (new city officials) all the very best to continue uplifting the integrity of the City Government," the mayor added. (SunStar Zamboanga)