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| Mayor Isko Moreno photo credit from ABS-CBN (ctto) |
Manila, Philippines - Newly elected Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Saturday got a
commendation for the Department of the Interior for doing an excellent job in
solving the city's many problems upon assuming his office this week.
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary
Eduardo Año said in a statement on Saturday, July 6, commends "young and
dynamic" mayors in Metro Manila with a special mention to Manila Mayor
Isko Moreno for the mayor's initial show of "strong political will."
“Manila is the showcase of the Philippines. It is the first place foreigners see when they
come to our country, so I’m pleased that in the first weeks of his
administration, Mayor Isko has already shown that the challenges of the city
are not insurmountable and can be addressed with political will and
commitment,” Año said.
Año mentioned Moreno’s clean-up drive of Divisoria and other
major streets, waste-management program, clearing of water-ways, and
anti-gambling program as some of the City Government’s most important
initiatives.
However, the biggest challenge for Mayor Isko is how to
sustain these initiatives at solving the city’s problems according to Año, particularly
referring to the problem of "informal
settler families along esteros and other danger zones."
The DILG chief also said, “The City Government’s cooperation in the Manila Bay Rehabilitation
Program is crucial because some of the most heavily polluted waterways are in
the City of Manila so we look forward to working with him closely in order to
return Manila Bay to its pristine beauty as directed by President Duterte.”
He also added he has “high
hopes for the young and dynamic local leaders that have been elected in the
last election who are the face of change in the political landscape.”
Aside from Moreno, special mentions in Año’s statement were Mayor
Vico Sotto of Pasig, Mayor Abby Binay of Makati, and other young local chief
executives who are also doing excellent work in their first 100 days.
The DILG Chief mentioned that the DILG fully supports their
good governance initiatives.
Source: MSN
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