Manila, May 13 -- Women leaders will run Iloilo City's three highest posts for the next three years, the first time in the history of this local government unit.

The Iloilo City Board of Canvassers on Tuesday proclaimed reelected Lone District Rep. Julienne Baronda, mayor-elect Raisa Trenas-Chu, and vice mayor-elect Lady Grace Julie Baronda.

Rep. Baronda will serve her third term; Trenas-Chu will succeed her father, Mayor Jerry Trenas; and Lady Grace will take over the Jeffrey Ganzon.

In an interview, Rep. Baronda said that as women, they can also be tough but their hearts can be soft, and they are always ready and willing to serve.

"This is also an opportunity for us to inspire other women that they can be like us. Before, public ser...