Gov. Oaminal wants to embed good governance in village leaders

Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal is bent on improving good governance in the province’s local government officials and barangay leaders.

During the basic orientation course of Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) for GREAT, Oaminal emphasized the importance of empowering villages, as the primary unit of governance in the province.

He promised to continue advocating for measures that would help barangay officials improve their capabilities and receive the benefits they deserve.

“Sa atong pagserbisyo karon naningkamot gyud ta nga magmatinud-anon sa atong mga trabaho.Kaning BNEO for GREAT—kamo mga barangay officials, human ani inyong orientation kamo mahimong banggiitan nga mga public servants ug ang usa ka mithi sa pagkabanggiitan mao ang values sa pagka-sincere, and dedicated—kini tungod sa atong tumong nga mo Asenso ang atong mga katawhan,’’ he shared

Governor Oaminal’s vision revolves around the progress of Misamis Occidental through the 5Ms of Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon, and Malipayon.

He hopes that barangay leaders will work towards uplifting the lives of their constituents.

“Sa atong panggagamhanan karon naka sentro sa atoang vision ang pag Asenso—Asenso Misamis Occidental, AsensoTudela.Kini atoang 5Ms Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon,” he said.

Gov. Oaminal urged all barangay officials to improve their services and become critical actors in his administration’s efforts to improve the economic conditions of the province.

He reminded them of their heavy responsibility and crucial roles in helping spur development in their respective barangays.

The governor also emphasized the importance of sincerity and dedication in their work as he asked all elected barangay officials to become a bridge for innovation and better governance and to strive to improve their values in their daily lives.

“Kamo nagpapili para mo serbisyo, nadaog mo kay nakita ang inyo ang sinseridad nga mo alagad. Ang atong mga proyekto, ug mga serbisyo angayan gyud nato ipaabot kanila mao nang kinahanglan karon ato ng bag-ohon, ato nang i-improve ang atong values sa atong panginabuhi ug pagpuyo,” he said.

Gov. Oaminal touted a series of noteworthy projects and programs implemented during his first year in office.

Further, he extended assistance, worth P50,000, to all barangays to address the needs of their villages.(SN/PGMO)