PGCEA Elects New Officers for 2025-2026 in a Highly Successful Election

The Provincial Government of Cavite Employees Association (PGCEA), the official organization representing the employees of the Provincial Government of Cavite, successfully conducted its election of officers for the 2025-2026 term on March 14, 2025. The event, held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM through a secure online voting system, with employees casting their votes in person at designated voting stations across the province, took place simultaneously at three designated voting stations: the Ceremonial Hall at the Old Provincial Capitol, the E-Library at the Legislative Building, and the General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital (GEAMH) Station.

Members of the Election Committee supervised each station to facilitate the process and assist voters. Employees participated by signing in with the office’s focal person, seeking guidance from an Election Committee representative, and accessing the PGCEA online voting system via laptops and desktops provided at the stations. Voters could also scan a QR code to log in using their assigned voter’s code before casting their votes.

The election saw an overwhelming voter turnout, demonstrating the strong engagement of PGCEA members. Out of 2,684 employees, 2,024 were registered voters (75.41%), and 2,016 employees cast their votes (99.60%), highlighting the employees’ commitment to active participation in their organization’s leadership.

Following the election, the newly elected PGCEA officers for the 2025-2026 term were officially proclaimed: President, Ms. Michelle S. Osorio; Vice President, Mr. Joseph A. Avecilla; Secretary, Mr. Niko R. Montenegro; Assistant Secretary, Ms. Angelica Joy Balanquit; Treasurer, Ms. Myrachel P. Cuadra; Assistant Treasurer, Ms. Cristina Paula F. Arellano; Auditor, Ms. Irish Cindy T. Diongco; and Public Relations Officers (PROs), Mr. Walter M. Pereña and Ms. Karen C. Dela Cruz.

With the exception of Mr. Montenegro, Ms. Diongco, and Ms. Dela Cruz, all elected officers have been serving the PGCEA since 2024, ensuring continuity in leadership and advocacy for employee concerns.

During the closing ceremony, Election Committee Chairperson Ms. Charisse Abion expressed her gratitude to all employees for their participation. She extended special thanks to the focal persons from various PGC offices and other offices that provided logistical and technical support, contributing to the smooth and successful conduct of the election. She emphasized that the election’s success was a testament to the employees’ commitment to good governance and unity within the association.

As the recognized voice of provincial government employees, the PGCEA remains dedicated to fostering a strong and engaged workforce, ensuring that employee concerns and interests are effectively represented. (A. Cabrera)