National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) Davao chapter assembled for the 1st General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the year 2024 last February 17, 2024 (Saturday) at D’ Leonor Hotel, Bajada, Davao City.

In this gathering, the chapter’s new board of officers and directors for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and the new chapter members were formally inducted. Subsequently, the chapter agendas for this year were also presented to the general membership by the new officers.

The first solemn portion of the program was the discharging rites of the outgoing officers which was conducted by National Past President Jose Gustavo, Jr. Tokens were presented by RMP Meljune Orillosa & RMP Leodigario Eteng to the FY 2023 officers as appreciation for their service to the organization. As the outgoing and Immediate Past President, RMP James Ray Magdadaro made his valedictory address.

The incoming officers and board of directors for FY 2024 were then presented to the assembly and were charged by Former BOMP Prospero Abellano. Afterward, NAMPAP VP Mindanao RMP Meljune Orillosa administered the Induction of the Officers as they recited the Oath of Office. RMP Darryl Gelacio gave his inaugural speech as the newly elected Chapter President for this year.

This was followed by the Induction of the new chapter members, who were charged by RMP Wilfredo Cirunay and inducted by RMP Leodigario Eteng. After the ceremony, the members in attendance shook hands with the new members in a welcome parade.

During the GMM proper, Chapter President RMP Darryl Gelacio presented the calendar of activities for FY 2024. Several other agendas– including the Proposed NAMPAP Davao Review Center, NAMPAP Davao Website, Financial Report and Annual Dues, Raffle Tickets, and Membership drive– were presented and discussed by the officers.

The final part of the program was the awarding of tokens of appreciation to the Sponsors and Dignitaries, which were presented by President Gelacio, VP Internal Jeizel Besinan, and VP External Florentino Babila III.

The General Membership Meeting of the chapter is a gathering that serves to keep the chapter members informed about the chapter’s activities and operations and also to provide an avenue to raise concerns. For the year 2024, four (4) GMMs are scheduled– with the remaining meetings arranged for the months of May, August, and December.

The newly inducted NAMPAP Davao Chapter Board of Officers and Directors for FY 2024–2025 are cordially welcomed and congratulated by the chapter and its general membership:

 RMP Darryl Gelacio

President

RMP Jeizel Rose Besinan

Vice President, Internal

 RMP Florentino Babila III

Vice President, External

RMP Denise Ira Paculanan

Secretary

RMP Oscar A. Lazaro III

Treasurer

RMP Marie Yvelle Mejos

Auditor

RMP Danilo De Mata

PIO

Board of Directors:

RMP Wilfredo Cirunay

Board of Director for Membership

RMP Manuel Madjus

Board of Director for Corporate Social Responsibility Projects

RMP  Domingo Lucero

Board of Director for Professional Practice & Ethics

RMP Marvin Manalili

Board of Director for Web Administration

RMP Elmer Pelinio

Board of Director for Education

RMP Jimmy Alito

Board of Director for Ways and Means

RMP Sersio Bordios

Board of Director for Professional Practice & Ethics

RMP Roberto Daniel Bongayal

Board of Director for Acquisition and Management

RMP James Ray Magdadaro

Immediate Past President

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