LOOK: Mayor Lovely Yu-Castro was among the few selected Local Chief Executives from across the country invited to participate in the inaugural TSINELAS LEADERSHIP: The JMRF Good Governance Summit organized by the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation (JMRF) last September 24-25, 2026 in Sequoia Manila Bay, Metro Manila.

Among the distinguished speakers were Senator Bam Aquino, who shared insights on low-cost, high-impact innovations for transparent and accountable governance, and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, who emphasized turning public service commitments into lasting impact. The summit also featured local leaders including Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong, Romblon Governor Trina Firmalo-Fabic, Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Hataman, and Iloilo Governor Arthur“Toto Defensor, Jr.

Mayor Yu-Castro’s participation provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and gain insights that can further strengthen LGU Alangalang’s continuing commitment to transparent, responsive, and people-centered governance – anchored on matino, mahusay, at may pusong serbisyo publiko.