Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda urged newly elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to embrace humility and prioritize public service to their constituents as they embark on their roles in their respective offices.
This was gleaned during the mass oath-taking ceremony for the 91 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from the towns of Mexico and Sta. Rita, held on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Governor Delta, alongside former Mexico Mayor Teddy Tumang, led the ceremony, emphasizing that newly elected officials must embody the essential qualities of good leadership as they assume their offices.
“It’s the best time, right now. First day na ning term yu, mag-start na kayu balamu mangampanya kayu pu, magserbisyu kareng tau. Importante yung first impression, once na linukluk tamu dapat stay low, be humble. Dapat, e tamu pu matas kasi ikatamu pu ing public servant,dapat ikatamu pu ing mamyeng serbisyu, ali ikatamu ing pagserbisyuhan da,” he stressed.
Governor Delta reminded them of the crucial role they play at the grassroots level in ensuring that efficient governance and the delivery of basic services are escalated down to the communities.
“Mahirap po yung kalagayan ng barangay level kasi kapag mayroon nangangailangan ng tulong sa barangay, agad sa inyo ang diretso ng tao. Huwag kayong mag-aalala, asahan niyo po na parati kami nila Nanay na nakasuporta, medical man yan, education at iba pa,” he added.
According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Pampanga, elected officials can assume office after taking the oath and completing their requirements.
It can be recalled that the last Barangay and SK election polls took place in 2018, It was subsequently postponed in December 2022.
