By Jac Macatimbol
Iligan City public officials & government employees attended Flag raising ceremony at City hall amphi theater,July 18, 2016 |
ILIGAN CITY – In the 2nd flag raising ceremony of the new
administration, July 18, 2016, majority of the department heads and city officials as well as
the employees were present. Highlights of the messages were the news and
updates of the department heads in their first week of public service in the
new administration.
City
Councilor Jake Balanay gave updates on Solid Waste Management. Accordingly, together
with Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz, they visited Cebu City to check the acquisition
of dump Trucks for garbage collection. There will be 2 dump trucks will arrive this month and the rest will be next month of August. Balanay said that this
effort will resolve problems on garbage around the City.
On
the other hand Councilor Hon. Ian Uy head of the Committee on Police, Peace and
Order and Disaster Risk Reduction Management said, “Ang programa sa atong Pres.
Duterte aligned pud sa kagustohan sa atong halangdon Mayor Celso Gomera Regencia
na mahitabo diri sa atong syudad, ilang gitutokan ang pagbatok sa druga/
illegal drugs.” He further elaborated that the supplemental budget worth 10 Million
for acquisition of additional Police Patrol Cars was approved. He proposed an
additional force for PNP to do their regular patrols and ensure the security
and safety of the people of Iligan City. Concerning on illegal drugs, Uy said from
July 1 to 14, there are 3,148 individuals surrendered as a result of the
campaign “OPLAN TOK-TOK HANGYO”, 47 of which have admitted drug pushers. Uy
said that drug rehabilitation centers are offered to help accommodate those who
desire to undergo rehabilitation.
Aerial view of Iligan city hall amphi theater |
Furthermore,
an armed group, Gorilla Front 68, from Bukidnon entered Rogongon premises and
fortunately the Philippine Military in cooperation with the Philippine National
Police were able to fend off the area from the armed group back to their
tracks. “Naa silay threat sa atong syudad, atong paningkamotan nga dili gyud
sila makahimo ug kadaut”, said Councilor Uy.
Councilor
Hon. Sorille Bacsarpa, head of Committee on Tourism did ocular visit and
inspection of areas and historical spots around the City to assess and identify
what needs to be done and improve. This week they will be visiting Tinago Falls
for the planned improvements which will accordingly need a big budget but “we
will work based on the available resources”, said Councilor Bacsarpa.
City
Councilor Randy Francis Ong, Chair Committee on Information, Communication and
Technology (CICT) cited the importance to have this committee wherein the
former Pres. Aquino filed the bill creating the Department of Information
Communication and Technology (DICT) and Councilor Ong sees it fitting to have
an ICT committee here in Iligan city council. Most importantly there has been
initial talk with DICT and Atty. Sumaoy regarding the computerize system of
service delivery and salary on all departments to avoid clatter delivery of
services. Initial talk with City Hospital Doctors and Staff regarding
computerization of the whole system to avoid or minimize corruption. Lastly
improvement of CCT Cameras around the City, to upgrade or purchase new one
which is a very good help to peace and order, and disaster prevention.
Committee
on Traffic and Transportation headed by Councilor Hon. Eric Capitan, it is a
new committee detached from the Peace and Order Committee. This was done to
give attention on traffic problem, encourages traffic enforces to strictly
implemented and observe traffic laws in the street of Iligan. Councilor Capitan
said, “dili excuse na kulang ta og tawo, maskin isa lang ka traffic enforcer
basta gamita lang ang ball pen og citation ticket mahadlok na kana”. He
stressed that the people must be educated on the proper traffic rules because
it might lead into chaos especially on the coming fiesta.
City
Administrator Atty. Dexter Rey Sumaoy expressed his gratitude and highlighted
the big contribution of the department heads for their accomplished task. “Ang
City Administration office sa pagkakaron medyo nakuhaon na gyud og tunok, pinaagi
sa mga committee chairman naa nay moala-lay sa City Administration's office,
karon makita na gayud nato ang kausaban.”
Vice
Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz, on his message said, “We are here to serve our people,
the people of Iligan. To make our public service efficient, it should be
quality, fast and done with tender love and care”. Vera Cruz emphasized that public
service should be motivated and done out of love, not just to earn money.
Representing
the City Mayor’s Office, Chief of Staff Atty. Rafael Benidectos, Jr. in his message reminded that he will be delivering information for all in behalf of the City Mayor Celso Regencia. He elaborated that there is an obligated
amount to pay employees under Job Orders to be given attention.
No comments:
Post a Comment