On Boys and Girls Week, the youthful counterparts of Bacolod City officials led by Boy Mayor Nelson Christian Co and Boy Vice Mayor John Kien Develos of St. John’s, with their councilors at the Bacolod City New Government Center, expressed their views on how it was to be a public servant.
The city’s PIO head, Rodel Parcon, asked them to explain first, why they were at city government office; secondly, what was there to learn; and thirdly, what they aimed to accomplish. Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and councilors Homer Bais and El Cid Familiaran graced the activity. Co stated that he wanted governance beyond the desk. That is, knowing what’s taking place in the different barangays apart from being inside the Center. Develos, for his part, said that with an outreach program that sees the situation in the barangays, like the situation in Brgy. Felisa where they met its Eco Warriors, they were feeling the pulse of the community and knowing what they needed most. Jude Mateo, counterpart of Councilor Mona Dia Jardin, noted her dynamism and saw what was being done in Brgy. Felisa where Jardin is also the Brgy. Captain, and aims to apply what was gained from the experience. Councilor Em Ang’s Girl student counterpart, Sharlene Escalona, stated that it was not in any way for popularity’s sake but that of knowing how officials work and how to serve, which is an opportunity that not all students are privileged to learn. Patricia Gallo, Councilor Homer Bais’ counterpart, said that it was a privilege, a chance to serve the people, an experience of a lifetime to gain more friends that will last for a long, long time. Councilor Caesar Distrito’s counterpart, Bea Garingalao, stated that she wanted to share a heart full of service, interact with different people, gain new ideas from the Center’s officials and apply such not only in school but also in the community. John Carlo Coniendo, Councilor Catalino Alisbo’s counterpart, said that he wanted to learn how to manage work in the office of the councilor, probably to become one someday, and that the experience brings happy memories. The other Boy and Girl councilors stated that they experienced new things in public service that can be applied not only in Negros but also in the whole country. They are learning a lot in governance – exploring the vastness of the city and that as representatives from different schools, they have the same goal of helping make a change while discovering what the officials are really doing and gauging their respective performances. /WDJ
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