07/09/2026
As part of the celebration of the 2026 Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Week,the Sangguniang Bayan - Santol La Union together with Hon. Mayor Maria Theresa Lynn Wailan Senen and the Barangay Council Of Paagan led by PB Eladio Olay through its โBILEG TI LINTIG, BILEG TI kaiLYaNNโ Program (Bringing Inclusive Legislation, Empowering the Grassroots), conducted a Consultative Dialogue with Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families held at Barangay Paagan, Santol, La Union.
The BILEG TI LINTIG, BILEG TI kaiLYaNN Program is an initiative of the Sangguniang Bayan that seeks to bring legislation closer to the people. It provides an avenue for our constituents to actively participate in the legislative process by sharing their experiences, concerns, needs, and recommendations. Through meaningful consultation, the Sangguniang Bayan can better understand the realities on the ground and craft responsive, inclusive, and community-centered ordinances and resolutions.
The consultative dialogue with our OFWs and their families aims to give voice to our modern-day heroes and the families they leave behind. Beyond their sacrifices abroad, OFW families face various challenges involving financial management, livelihood and employment opportunities, education, healthcare, social protection, reintegration, family welfare, and access to government programs and services. Understanding these concerns is essential in developing interventions that address not only their immediate needs but also their long-term welfare and development.
The insights, recommendations, and concerns gathered during the dialogue will serve as an important reference of the Local Government Unit of Santol in developing and strengthening programs, projects, and services for OFWs and their families. Likewise, these inputs will guide the Sangguniang Bayan in crafting appropriate and effective legislation that can provide policy support, protection, opportunities, and meaningful assistance to our OFW community.
Through BILEG TI LINTIG, BILEG TI kaiLYaNN, the Sangguniang Bayan continues to believe that good legislation begins with listening to the people. By bringing the legislative process to the grassroots and creating spaces where every voice matters, we strengthen participatory governance and ensure that our policies are anchored on the real needs of our people. Together, let us build a Santol where our OFWs and their families are not only recognized for their sacrifices but are also empowered, supported, and included in the development of our community.
BILEG TI LINTIG, BILEG TI kaiLYaNN
Bringing Inclusive Legislation, Empowering the Grassroots
Makinig. Kumonsulta. Kumilos. Para sa KaiLYaNN.