RIDING on the crest of a convincing victory in the recent elections, Mabalacat City Mayor Crisostomo C. Garbo vowed to level up the services he started two years ago.
In his first inaugural address as city mayor, Garbo pledged to improve on vital services, particularly his flagship programs in healthcare and education that form part of his nine pillars in governance.
“Health has always been the top priority of my administration and it will remain that way. I will never get tired of taking care of the sick and our ailing cabalens,” he said.
He said that budget for medical assistance will triple, including allocation for the second floor of Mabalacat District Hospital in cooperation with the Provincial Government.
At least P50 million have been spent on medical assistance especially on hospitalization. Total beneficiaries in MCG health services are estimated to have reached 250,000.
“Education, the one thing that can significantly alleviate poverty has our unwavering support. We are the only City, if I am not mistaken, that gave laptop computers to our teachers,” he added.
Upon Garbo’s assumption to office in 2017, about 1,500 laptops were given to public school teachers and daycare centers.
Garbo, in his speech thanked all those who supported him and Team MCG in the recent election as he committed to deliver more services.
“The Garbo Administration would want to give back more to the people of Mabalacat. Give back better services. Give back what all of you deserve,” Garbo added in his speech.
With a fresh mandate, the Garbo Administration targets 500 percent increase in its scholars while the Mabalacat City College is allotted P50 million for the construction of a new building in its campus.
Garbo was elected with a total of 52,517 votes over his close rival Christian Halili who got 34,694 votes. It is the most lopsided mayoral election in recent history. His runningmate Geld Aquino won the vice mayorship against former mayor Marino Morales with 52,509 and 30,022 votes, respectively.
The nine pillars of governance of the Garbo administration are: excellent health care, equal access to education, economic development, better employment opportunities, culture and heritage awareness, strong moral values of citizenry, integration of science and technology in governance and delivery of services, protection of environment and promotion of peace and order. (PR)