PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III calls on new barangay leaders to support and follow his "straight path" policy. Yes, in governance and public service, a straight line is the shortest distance to progress. *** Barangays are "the first unit of government that provides service to our people," stresses P-Noy. If newly elected barangay officials would only perform well, our country would become better. *** The newly elected barangay officials nationwide number more than 600, 0000. Congrats! Verily, serve as agents of change and pillars of progress! *** The current breed of barangay officials, from chairmen to kagawads to Sangguinan Pangkabataan are generally more educated, younger, less traditional and more progressive says DILG Sec Jese Robredo.
Okay, let them give their best and serve well. And let no one be called "Komisyoner". *** The new barangay officials were elected on a regular holiday covered by "no work, no pay" policy. Let the "no work, no pay policy" apply to them, too, during their term. *** As barangay leaders exercise more powers, they should also be more accountable to the people, adds Robredo. Yes to greater role, yes to greater accountability to the people. *** VP Jejomar Binay, serving as presidential adviser, also calls for the greater involvement of barangay and local officials in helping OFWs, especially those coming from their respective communities. Yes, help Makabagong Bayani whenever they get in trouble. *** Retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz says the President should be given "more time and space to meet and know women, one of whom he might actually choose as the First Lady of the Philippines." Short of saying let P-Noy have children- and create his own barangay, too. He-he. *** Church leaders and the faithful pray the "Oratio Imperata" for the country's deliverance from more calamities. Yes, Lord, spare us from super typhoons, bad luck, bad leaders and all...
