Mayor-elect of San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Benjamin Sarmiento attributed his power and authority to the most important resource, the people, during his inaugural speech last 27 June 2025 at the San Juan Multipurpose Building.

Governor Jerry Singson, Cabugao Mayor Josh Edward Cobangbang, DILG Provincial Director Randy Dela Rosa, ISPPO Provincial Director PCOL Darnel Dulnuan, and Atty. Jannah Singson joined the ceremony.