CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Philippine National Police Deputy Director General for Operations Fernando “Jojo” Mendez Jr., urged barangay officials to remain steadfast in combating crimes and illegal vices to make Bulacan more safe and progressive.
Mendez, a former provincial director of the Bulacan Police provincial Office, was the guest of honor and speaker during the Gawad Galing Barangay held yesterday at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city recently.
He also congratulated this year’s awardees, saying their efforts is a vital part in nation building.
“You are always in the frontline of government service. Always bear in mind that peace and order will flourish as long as village officials will lead with fervor. Always help the police in its campaign against criminality and in the maintenance of peace and order,” he said.
Mendez said that Bulacan is known for its noble heroes and up to this time, the province continues to produce susch men and women in uplifting the lives and welfare of the people.
“Ipagpatuloy ninyo ang pagbibigay ng serbisyong maka-Diyos, makatao at makabayan at pagiging ehemplong natatanging lingkod bayan na dapat tularan, lalo na ng mga kabataan. To the rest of our fellow Bulakenyos, let us continue to bring our beloved province of Bulacan to greater heights of peace and economic progress. Let us walk along the
footprints of our heroes and continue with what they have started,” Mendez, a native of San Miguel and elder brother of Mayor Marivee Mendez-Coronel, said.
In his message, Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado said that although the barangays are the smallest units of government, they are bigger in terms of number that march in harmony towards achieving transparency, accountability and good governance.
“Mabuhay kayo sapagkat patuloy tayong pumapaimbulog sa langit-langitan ng mabuting pamamahala at patuloy na nagtatagumpay sa larangan ng pagmamalasakit sa ating kapuwa,” the governor said.
For his part, Vice Gov, Daniel Fernando said that barangays are the backbone of growth and development.
“Makikita ang pag-unlad ng isang bayan o siyudad sa mga barangay na malinis, maayos, tahimik at sumusulong sa pagtahak sa landas ng kaunlaran,” Fernando said.
The barangays of Malis in Guiguinto headed by Brgy. Captain Cezar Mendoza and Binagbag in Angat led by Brgy. Captain
Angelito De Guzman were awarded Hall of Fame Award during the 17th.
The two villages were recognized for three consecutive years (2015-2017) in the Natatanging Gawaing Pambarangay category because of their best, most creative and effective implementation of innovative barangay projects.
Among the five Natatanging Gawaing Pambarangay awardees include Basuit, San Ildefonso (Pagbubukud-bukod ng Basura at Pagsasaayos ng Kapaligiran ng Barangay); Sapang, San Miguel (Tamang Pangangasiwa ng Basura at Pangangalaga ng Kapaligiran); Malis, Guiguinto (Mabuting Pamamahala); Iba, Hagonoy (Mabuting Pamamahala); and Binagbag, Angat
(Mabuting Pamamahala) wherein they all took home P200,000 each and plaque of recognition.
Also, the three trailblazers including Alalay sa Mag-aaral ng Tarcan, Baliwag; the Mabuting Pamamahala of Francisco Homes-Mulawin and Barangay Muzon of City of San Jose Del Monte were recognized and received P50,000 each and plaque of recognition.
Brgy. Captain Cezar Mendoza of Malis, Guiguinto won as the Natatanging Punong Barangay for his broad knowledge in governance and his strong desire to increase the quality of living of his constituents wherein he brought home P50,000 and plaque of recognition. —EMIL G. GAMOS