Sangguniang Bayan Member

         SBM JOANNA KATRINA L. LEDDA or Jokat was introduced to the world of public service at a very young age as she was raised in a family of known public figures and public servants thereby inspiring her to become a lawyer to ably serve her kakailian.

         Wanting to pursue her ambition, SBM Jokat took up and finished law at the San Beda College. While in law school, agrenade bombing incident robbed her of her left leg and badly injured her other limbsduring the 2010 Bar Exam Salubong strengthening her courage and unwavering faith to become even more determined to finish her law degree and finally passing the 2014 Bar Examinations.She practiced her profession as a junior lawyer at a private law office in Manila for a while until she moved back to Balaoan to seek out a seat in the local Sangguniang Bayan.

         Being a differently-abled lady and one of the youngest in the group, SBM Jokatis expected to push for the concerns of women, the youth and the PWD communityin the municipal council. To achieve these goals, she vows to advocate for good governance and public accountability, sports and youth development and the upholding of the rule of law.

– Chairman:

• Committee on Laws, Rules & Privileges
• Committee on Good Government, Public ethics and Accountability
• Committee on Youth and Sports Development