Governor Jose V. Gambito has officially designated Mr. King Webster B. Balaw-ing as the new Acting Provincial Administrator of the Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya (PGNV), entrusting him in overseeing the day-to-day operations and overall administrative coordination of the provincial government.

Balaw-ing’s appointment is an equally huge responsibility in his steadily growing public service career in the PGNV, which began at the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) as Planning Officer I, then to the Public Affairs and Information Assistance Division (PAIAD) as Community Affairs Officer III. Through the years, he has taken on key leadership roles, including serving as Acting Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO) and Acting Community Affairs Officer IV/Division Chief at the PAIAD. These assignments allowed him to gain wide and various experiences in planning, disaster preparedness, and community engagement, all areas that are critical to effective governance.

In accepting his new post, Balaw-ing acknowledged the weight of the responsibility entrusted to him by the provincial leadership. “This is such a big responsibility, and I will exert my best efforts not to betray the trust given to me by Governor Gambito,” he said.As the new Provincial Administrator, Balaw-ing is expected transformation of the governor’s policies and programs into effective action so that the provincial government will remain responsive, efficient, and grounded in the needs of the people.

Assuming a position that serves as the alter ego of the governor, acting on his behalf requires not only administrative competence but also sound judgment and leadership to the mandate of public service. Balaw-ing believes that the limited term does not diminish the extent of responsibility it carries, but the need for continuity and consistent leadership aligned with the governor’s vision will remain.

Known among colleagues for his hands-on approach, Balaw-ing’s appointment who have risen through the ranks echoes the provincial government’s confidence in him. His background in planning, crisis management and community relations is expected to help provincial offices work more closely together and make government services more accessible to Novo Vizcayanos. //gloria

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