OATH-TAKING. Reelectionist Rep. Julienne Baronda was joined by members of her family as she takes her oath of office before Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday (June 27, 2022). Baronda committed to expand the delivery of her services during her second term. (PNA photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY - This highly urbanized city will play a vital role in the development of the Visayas region, said Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who officiated the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials here on Monday. In his message, he also lauded local officials for doing their part in making Iloilo City as one of the livable if not the most livable city in the country. "As partners in the legislative branch and executive branch in the national and local governments we are one in a job of not only uplifting our people from this pandemic but also creating opportunities for them to enjoy genuine empowerment, strengthened government support in education, health,