A new dawn is clearly in the offing. We have been receiving news reports on good governance in towns and cities that are initiatives of both reelected and newly elected mayors with visions.

These are not programs worth millions of pesos, but programs that exemplify how political will alone can make a difference in the lives of communities.

In Calasiao, inspired by the leadership of their new mayor, the personnel of the town’s MDRRMO rejected bribe offers from some stakeholders.

The local government of Rosales has strictly prohibited the use of plastic bags for dry goods, regulates their use for wet goods, and bans the sale and use of Styrofoam containers.

In Sta. Barbara, the local government has seen fit to pressure the Department of Public Works and Highways to see the early completion of the flood control project, to expedite the construction of the Dalongue-Sinocalan Flood Control Project.

The fish vendors in Malasiqui willingly supported their relocation based on the submitted program of the newly elected mayor.

The Mangaldan local government will establish a multi-sectoral task force to address growing health and road safety concerns over the presence of stray animals and to strengthen local rabies prevention initiatives.

The Alaminos City government launched Karamay sa Pagsubok, Kaalalay sa Pagbangon – Libreng Kabaong Program that offers free coffins to qualified residents who cannot afford burial expenses.

In Dagupan City, the new majority at the city council manifested full support for the development programs of its reelected mayor by approving the supplemental budget that was submitted with a note of urgency, in record time.

May these continue to serve as inspiration to local political leaders and not end up as another set of ningas cogon.

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