THE Sangguniang Panglungsod approves the budget proposals of the Executive and the other departments of the city government. It deliberates on them at a certain period and if it finds the same complete and in order, the Sanggunian affixes its stamp of approval. Same is true for request for supplemental budgets to augment the budget previously passed upon by the legislative body.
And so it happens that Mabalacat City Mayor Crisostomo C. Garbo, assisted by the City Administrator Rosan S. Paquia, presented the request for supplemental budget to Councilor Rogelio "Jeng" Yumul, chair of the SP on Local Finance with the plea of approval to defray the following essential items all aimed to promote sustained public service: clean and green program, solid waste management program, community health, poverty alleviation and medical assistance program, all aimed at helping Mabalaquenos' daily existence and welfare.
Knowing Councilor Jeng's work ethics, I am confident that he would put his seal of approval on the request for supplemental budget.
I have had several encounters with this chairman in my previous stint as PESO coordinator. He is pleasant to talk with and very accommodating so long as what you present is complete and satisfies his criteria. He is visible at the SP and maintains a regular work schedule thereat.
As regards the request for supplemental budget, I am confident that Councilor Jeng would favorably act on it with dispatch, in the interest of sincere public service.
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Security breach. There were reports of break-ins into houses at Masayahin
Phase 3 and Magalang Street, Phase 2 of Fiesta Communities in Tabun, Mabalacat City.
On Magalang Street, robbers carted away items of the store left unattended by the owners who went out-of-town. The intruders destroyed the double locks of the gate and main door at about 2 a.m.
Residents are paying for the security services monthly but are now fearful and agitated for their safety.
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Koolympics. On October 19, 2018, a Central Luzon Cultural Festival will be held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center with the theme: Partners for Building Resilient and Empowered Communities towards a Better and Stronger Philippines.
The City Cooperative Development Office of Mabalacat City, headed by Cezar "JC" B. Marucut and staff will definitely participate in the said event.
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The City Employment Service Office of Mabalacat City, headed by its manager, Bernard B. delos Reyes and staff hosted a job fair on October 12, 2018 at City Mall Dau.
Several local and overseas agencies attended the job fair to interview many applicants who trooped to the job fair which was a resounding success.