“We can, and we will build the future that Isabela deserves. Let us rock the boat to make great things happen in Isabela,” was a remarkable statement of faith and resolve of Governor Rodito T. Albano III in front of elected officials and the people of Isabela during his inauguration as the 26^th governor of the province, held at the Queen Isabella Park on June 30, 2019. The oath was administered before the people by the outgoing governor, Hon. Faustino Dy III.

The governor administered the oath of the vice governor, elected mayors and board members while the new vice governor administered the oath-taking of vice mayors and town councilor in the province.

The simultaneous oath-taking ceremony was graced by Senator Maria Lourdes “Nancy” S. Binay who returned to his father’s roots and opted to take her oath here. She was sworn into office by Punong Barangay Maricon Padillo of San Pedro, Tumauini and Punong Barangay Ariel Tabangcura of Alibagu, City of Ilagan. The lady senator was accompanied by members of her family including her father, former Vice President Jejomar Binay who hails from Cabagan, Isabela. Sen. Binay, in turn, administered the oath for the honorable members of the House of Representatives and the members of the House of Representatives and the members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Isabela. “I am proud to be recognized as the Senator from the Province of Isabela during the 18^th Congress, and I will continue to cherish the support you gave me,” she said in her speech.