With the
barangay elections done and the winners proclaimed, Muntinlupa City is now
buckling down back to work and gearing up for more exciting events and fruitful
programs.
“The people
have voted, and our Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recognized those
chosen by the people,” Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi said. “It is now time for us to
set aside differences and work to bring development down to the community
level.”
Among those
proclaimed by Comelec to head the nine Muntinlupa barangays are Allen F. Ampaya
of Poblacion, Danilo R. Teves of Putatan, Mamerto T. Sevilla Jr. of Sucat,
Adorado San Pedro of Bayanan, Walter Arcilla of Tunasan, Ricardo Cole of Buli,
Ariel Gonzaga of Alabang, Ruben Baes of Ayala Alabang, and Celso Dioko of
Cupang.
Fresnedi
likewise thanked the candidates as well as the people of the barangays for
working to keep the recent polls peaceful, despite one barangay being
recognized by the Southern Police District as a potential hotspot.
“Muntinlupeños have done their best to make the democratic process work, and as
such, our elected barangay officials should do their best to empower their
respective constituencies properly,” Fresnedi added.
One of the
current thrusts of the City Government is to strengthen barangays at the
community level. Fresnedi is presently working with the National Housing
Authority through the Socio-Economic Development Tri-Sectoral Council, a
collaborative effort aiming to build self-sustaining communities such as the
SouthVille 3 housing project in Poblacion.
Fresnedi is
likewise encouraging barangay real property owners to avail of the ongoing tax
amnesty and set their records straight. “It would be better for our barangays
if our taxpayers pay their obligations dutifully,” he said.
With the
elections over and the Christmas season fast approaching, Muntinlupeños can
expect more programs from the City Government in conjunction with the
barangays. “The challenge then is for our officials to fulfill their mandate to
the best of their abilities. We should do this while honoring the trust given
to us by the people, as elected officials,” Fresnedi added.
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