J. Allen Berbon, Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (PEDIPO) of Northern Samar, officially assumed a new position as the founding President of the Philippine Association of Local Investment Officers (PALIO). The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Director Anna Liza F. Bonagua of the Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Berbon expressed appreciation to his fellow Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officers (PEDIPOs) “for placing their trust and confidence in me. Your support is invaluable.”
He also expressed appreciation to the Board of Investments (BOI) that served as the group’s technical adviso. This was in collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government.
“While the road ahead holds many challenges, I am confident that together, we can achieve great things. Let us move forward with determination and collaboration,” said Berbon.
The oathtaking was held at the DILG Building.