SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga- “We expect a lot from you. You, above all, should abide by the law.”
This was the appeal of Vice- Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda as he encouraged some 5,490 barangay officials yesterday, in connection for the upcoming May 13 midterm elections.
The Vice Governor believes that as servant leaders, they should be the catalysts of fair and honest elections.
“You should set as good examples in your communities,” the young Pineda said.
For Gov. Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda, unity among the officials could greatly contribute to the success of the upcoming elections.
Meanwhile, to help in the observance of election protocols, Atty. Fernando F. COT- OM, Acting Provincial Election Supervisor of COMELEC Pampanga, discussed the implementing election laws, rules, and regulations.
Atty. Fernando stressed out that “All barangay officials (both elected and appointed) and Bantay Bayan officers are prohibited to get involved in any campaign activity.”
In response, Vice-Governor reminded the officials to do their job not strictly for compliance but rather for their service and commitment to the people.
Moreover, Police Major Efren David Jr., Chief Pampanga Community Affairs Development Branch of Pampanga PPO assured that the provincial police will help in the observance of peace and order within the communities.
“During election time, expect PNP to deliver,” he said.
“We also expect the coordination from the barangay officers in fulfilling our mandate of upholding a peaceful and orderly election,” David added.
Vice Gov. Pineda also promised that the Provincial Government will work together with COMELEC, PNP, and the Local government Units (LGUs) in attaining a peaceful and honest election.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
In the same event, Angelina Blanco, Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (PDDRMO) head also reminded the officials about their roles for community disaster preparedness.
Also present in the Community Disaster Preparedness Briefing for Barangay officials were 2nd District Representative Juan Miguel ‘Mikey’ Arroyo, 4th District Representative Juan Pablo ‘Rimpy’ Bondoc, Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Lubao Mayor Mylyn Cayabyab- Pineda, Guagua Vice- Mayor Sajid Eusoof, and PDRRMO Officer, Angelina Blanco.