Mayor Liecel Mondejar-Seville is seated in the middle with Office of the Mayor and HRMO staff.

        Mayor Liecel Mondejar-Seville continues to champion women’s empowerment. On March 12, 2025, she led the observance of Purple Wednesday, reinforcing the local government’s commitment to gender equality. Marking the second week of March, the municipality of New Lucena proudly joins the nationwide celebration of National Women’s Month with a unified display of support.

Mrs. Celna Ramos (3rd from left), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer, and her staff.         

        With a heartfelt gesture of a purple heart, Mayor Liecel Mondejar Seville was seated alongside local government employees, all dressed in purple to signify their solidarity in advancing women’s rights and gender-responsive governance. The Purple Wednesday initiative highlights the role of women in leadership, economic participation, and community development, aligning with New Lucena’s vision for an inclusive and progressive society. The local government of New Lucena remains committed to ensuring that women are recognized, supported, and given leadership roles that contribute to the municipality’s progress.    

Mrs. Ma. Reysa S. Jagunap, Municipal Budget Officer, OIC-Municipal Accountant and OIC-HRMO, 8th from right, and Engr. John Kenneth S. Sudayan (4th from right), Municipal Engineer, with their staff. 

        As Purple Wednesday continues throughout March, Mayor Liecel Mondejar-Seville encourages everyone to embrace the values of women’s empowerment beyond the celebration, making gender equality a core principle of governance and community life.

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