Leaders vow better governance
COLLABORATION AMONG RIVALS NOTED
RE-ELECTED Governor Amado Espino Jr., in his inaugural address Monday, called for people participation in the development of Pangasinan.
Espino, who took his oath at the renovated Sison Auditorium here before the Regional Trial Court Judge Georgina Hidalgo, said he alone could not do the job but with everybody’s help, the province can achieve its goal of change and progress.
“Kailangan nating pag-ibayuhin ang lahat ng ating naumpisahan. Kaya’t ako’y naniniwala at umaasa na sa naipakita nating tagumpay at bunga ng ating pagsisikap, maaantig natin ang damdamin ng bawat mamamayan… maturuan natin ang bawat isa na kumilos… dahil kung hindi, wala tayong patutunguhan,” he said.
He cited that in his first three-year term, his administration was able to implement programs and projects that have initiated the improvements needed.
Espino rallied the towns and cities to do their part in resolving problems on lack of potable water, comfort rooms, decent housing facilities, garbage disposal facilities and employment opportunities.
With the province’s resources, he said, Pangasinan can achieve its 10-point agenda, which includes the establishment of the Sual Commercial Seaport and the Lingayen Eco-Tourism Zone, which will have its own airport to entice investors.
DAGUPAN CITY
In Dagupan, come backing Mayor Benjamin S. Lim assured that he will muster political will to effect his reform agenda.
Lim, who took his oath Wednesday, said the changes that he wants to put in place include the introduction of a new work ethic and the dismantling of illegal fishpens.
“We cannot turn a blind eye on those who violate our Fisheries and Coastal Management Code. You can expect that this administration will prosecute these violators to the full extent of the law. Lest we forget, that as elected officials, we are tasked to execute and enforce the law, not let them be violated,” he said.
Some of the illegal fishpens in the city are reportedly owned by local officials.
Other goals outlined by Lim include an increase in the funding and equipment for day care centers; increase in the honoraria or salaries for barangay health workers, nutrition officers, teachers and other government employees; and the relocation of the Bonuan open dumpsite.
Lim also called on the people to share in the work of development.
“It is now time to put to heart and to put to motion the age old tenet, that a government’s success wholly depends on the cooperation of its leaders, and the willingness of its people to share in that responsibility,” he said.
“To my kabaleyans and fellow public officials whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have gotten your vote, but at the end of the day, insofar as our city is concerned, your issues are my issues. They are our issues, and I need your help and support to resolve them,” Lim added.
Lim also acknowledged the contribution and cooperation of his predecessor, former Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr., and congratulated re-elected Vice-Mayor Belen Fernandez and the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, majority of whom are not his party-mates.
“I look forward to working with you to bring tangible progress to our beloved city,” he said.
URDANETA CITY
City Mayor Amadeo Gregorio “Bobom” E. Perez IV took his oath last 28 June 2010 in the presence of Rep.Kimi Cojuangco and her husband, former Rep. Mark Coqjuangco, his father former Mayor Amadito Perez, members of the city council led by Vice Mayor Onofre Gorospe and barangay officials.
The son of, the new mayor likened himself to newly elected President Benigno Aquino III when he said “I carry the burden of a good name and the challenge of continuing a legacy. Indeed, following in the footsteps of my father could faze anyone.”
To earn his own niche in the city’s governance, he said he plans to hold office in the barangays at least once a month “to bring City Government services to where they are urgently needed” and added that “consensus-building will be a bedrock of my administration.”
He declared that education will be the priority of his administration and vowed to construct more classrooms and school facilities and provide funds for more training of public school teachers.
He also pledged to develop programs for senior citizens even as he acknowledged their past contributions to the city.
The young mayor told his constituents of plans the city government will resort to belt-tightening measures owing to uncertainty of the amount of Internal Revenue Allotment due the city after more towns have been converted into cities.
SAN CARLOS CITY
Reelected City Mayor Julier Resuello vowed to live up to the “overwhelming trust and confidence” bestowed on him by the city’s electorate by continuing his unfinished programs and projects and to do more developmental undertakings in the next three years.
He made the pledge during his inaugural address on June 30 when he and the other newly-elected city officials took their oath at the Speaker Eugenio Perez Memorial Amphitheater.
Inducted into office with Mayor Resuello were his brother, reelected Vice Mayor Joseres Resuello, and Councilors Amelia Cayabyab, Vici Ventanilla, Manuel Resuello, Voltaire Enrico Cabuay, Emmanuel Paningbatan, Jack Lester Soriano, Orlando Banaag, Jr, Mienrado Ynzon Sr. Alberto Castro and RJ Bernal.
Regional Trial Court Judge Ma. Susana Baua of Branch 57 swore in Mayor Resuello while RTC Judge Hermogenes Fernandez of Branch 56 and Municipal Trial Court Judge Grace Gliceria de Vera administered the officiated the oath-taking of the vice mayor and the councilors respectively.
ALAMINOS CITY
City Mayor Hernani Braganza, reelected to a third term, vowed his administration “will work even harder to sustain the economic development and progress” of the city
Citing the flourishing business activities in the city, he said more investors are venturing on different investment opportunities in the city because of their renewed confidence in political leadership.
He said his administration will “walk extra mile” to realize the city’s landmark projects that include the PSU-Alaminos Campus, the Hundred Islands Hotel and the Hundred Islands Medical Service Complex.
Braganza expressed confidence that the expected completion of the Alaminos Airport Development Project in 2015 will expectedly trigger massive development in the area.
He further pledged to continue and expand the scholarship program with allowances for the city’s deserving youth.
He warned criminal elements not to even think of disrupting the unprecedented six years of peace and order in the city.
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