BM Kitongan pledges renewed vigor and commitment as he comes back to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Board Member Emilio Kitongan underscored renewed vigor and commitment, saying he will work with passion, integrity, and transparency, giving his full support to the new administration.

During the official oath-taking ceremony held at the Kalinga Sports Center on June 30, 2025 for the new set of Kalinga officials, he dedicated his coming back to serve to his late mother who was a guiding figure that shaped his principles and purpose.

“Just last May, my beloved mother passed away. I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to a remarkable woman who has shaped my life and values—my mother, who instilled in me the importance of public service, compassion, and dedication. Though she is no longer with us to witness this moment, I know she would be proud of the person I've become and the commitment I've made to serve our province,” he said.

Kitongan served as Board Member of Kalinga for three-terms from 2013 to 2019. In the 2025 midterm elections, the seasoned provincial legislator is back, pledging “… to continue working with renewed vigor and commitment. I want to assure you that my dedication to public service remains unwavering. I will continue to work with passion, integrity, and transparency, ensuring that our province continues to progress and prosper.”

In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Kitongan hinted at some of the priority ordinances he would like to work on ranging from education, public order and safety, as well as those that have to do with cooperatives.

Kitongan holds chairmanship in two committees.

Kitongan acknowledged the challenges that come with public service but remained hopeful that unity among officials and communities would lead to continued progress for the province.

“Talna, kappiya ken progreso iti arapaap tayo amin nga matungpal ket magun-od tayo lang dagitoy babaen iti panagmaymaysa tayo nga kameng iti sangay ti executive ken legislative department iti probinsya tayo. ket kas maysa nga membro iti sangguniang panlalawigan, iyebkas ko iti supportak iti programa iti Lumin-Awa Kalinga,” Kitongan concluded.

With a resolved commitment and purpose, Kitongan looks forward to working together with the members of the SP and other stakeholders to build a brighter future for Kalinga.