ANGELES CITY – Multisectoral groups in this city have expressed their support over the earlier pronouncement of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan that he is eyeing a higher government position in the 2019 polls.
Barangay Captain Jeremias Alejandrino of Pandan cited the impact of the flagship projects of Pamintuan to the city that introduced a new brand of public service not only in the region but also in the whole country.
The five-term barangay captain mentioned the modernization of the Ospital ning Angeles (ONA), the construction of the City College of Angeles (CCA) and the public cemetery, among others, as Pamintuan’s key projects that can be replicated in neighboring towns in the first district of Pampanga.
“Isang matahimik, mapayapa at maunlad na Angeles ang kanyang ginuhit para sa mga mamamayan. Suportado natin si mayor sa anumang hangarin niya upang maipagpatuloy ang mga proyekto na kanyang nasimulan,” said Alejandrino.
“Kami [barangay captains] ay naghahanap ng isang lider na may pananaw sa kinabukasan, at kung paano niya mapapaunlad at mapapaglingkuran ng lubusan ang siyudad na kaniyang minahal kaya po kami ay nagpahayag ng suporta sa ano mang hangarin ng ating alkalde,” the five-term barangay captain added.
The five-term mayor has also earned the appreciative nods of sectoral leaders citing various projects that he was able to accomplish in just Angeles (CCA) and the public cemetery, among others, as Pamintuan’s key projects that can be replicated in neighboring towns in the first district of Pampanga.
“Isang matahimik, mapayapa at maunlad na Angeles ang kanyang ginuhit para sa mga mamamayan. Suportado natin si mayor sa anumang hangarin niya upang maipagpatuloy ang mga proyekto na kanyang nasimulan,” said Alejandrino.
“Kami [barangay captains] ay naghahanap ng isang lider na may pananaw sa kinabukasan, at kung paano niya mapapaunlad at mapapaglingkuran ng lubusan ang siyudad na kaniyang minahal kaya po kami ay nagpahayag ng suporta sa ano mang hangarin ng ating alkalde,” the five-term barangay captain added.
The five-term mayor has also earned the appreciative nods of sectoral leaders citing various projects that he was able to accomplish in just a span of nine years. Nelson Caranto, Overall Chairman of the Angeles City Pampang Public Market Vendors Association, expressed the elation of the public market sector on the renovation of the Pampang Market.
“Nagpapasalamat kami dahil hindi niya kami kinalimutan dito. Pinilit niyang pagandahin ito upang kami ay makasabay sa market competition. Kaakibat ang mga miyembro ng organisasyon ng mga market vendor ay suportado namin siya,” said Caranto should Pamintuan continues with his plan to run for congressman.
Meanwhile, Youth Development advocate Patrick Cura expressed his excitement over the P1.5 billion-worth proposed projects for Angeles City which Mayor Pamintuan has requested from the national government.
“We are very happy that our mayor will be able to serve not only our city but our neighbors in the first district. We are grateful to hear his intention in continuing his legacies up to the congress should he be elected,” said Cura.
The 3,000-strong women group, the Kapisanan para sa Kaunlaran ng mga Kababaihan sa Angeles (KKKA) headed by Marie Canlas of Claro M. Recto, has also expressed their support to Pamintuan’s congressional bid.
Canlas, who have been dedicating her life in service of the women sector for more than ten years, said “Pamintuan has been generous at providing livelihood opportunities to their sector and educational assistance to their children, especially those who are indigent.
“Hindi lamang pagiging mayor ang ginagampanan ng aming alkalde. Sa kanyang kapasidad bilang presidente ng lahat ng alkalde sa buong Pilipinas, palagay ko po ay kayang-kaya po niyang gampanan ang pagiging isang congressman sa ating distrito,” said Canlas citing Pamintuan’s great chance to earn the congressional seat.
During his re-election in 2010, his administration has launched the many firsts in terms of public service and local governance that famed the city in the national scene, and even gaining numerous awards and recognitions for it.
Among others are the Heritage District and Urban Renewal Project, ONA’s Renal Care Unit, Chemotherapy Infusion Unit, Intensive Coronary Care Unit, the MediKalinga Center for Minor Surgeries, the stateof-the-art Emergency and Disaster Command Center, the Million Trees Project and clean-up drives, and many more.
Pamintuan is serving his last term as the local chief executive of this highly urbanized city.
