PB okays appointments of Durano, Ceniza

The Cebu Provincial Board has formally concurred with the appointments of Atty. Joseph Felix Mari “Ace” Durano as provincial administrator and Atty. Guiller V. Ceniza as provincial legal officer during its third regular session held yesterday.

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Governor Pamela Baricuatro herself attended the session to witness the confirmation of her key appointments, which took effect on July 1, 2025.

Durano and Ceniza were appointed pursuant to Sections 463 and 465(b) (1)(v) of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, which authorizes the local chief executive to appoint department heads subject to the approval of the Provincial Board.

Board Member Nelson Mondigo of the 4th District sponsored both resolutions --No. 28 for Ceniza and No. 29 for Durano-- which were unanimously passed without opposition.

In his message to the board, Durano thanked them for his confirmation. He said his main responsibility is to execute the priorities set by Baricuatro.

"I look forward to working closely with the Provincial Board on behalf of the governor," he said.

Durano is a graduate of the Ateneo Law School and previously served as the secretary of the Department of Tourism from 2004 to 2010. He also served as Cebu’s 5th District representative for three terms and returned to Congress from 2013 to 2016.

Before being appointed provincial administrator, Durano was tapped by Baricuatro to serve as special adviser for economic and political affairs.

Ceniza also appeared before the board to thank them for being the new provincial legal officer.

"I am confident to discharge my function," Ceniza said.