Congressman Jason Almonte vows stronger, sincere public service in second term
Misamis Occidental — Re-elected First District Representative Jason P. Almonte pledged to strengthen his public service efforts as he officially began his second term during the 2025 Oath-Taking Ceremony. In his message, Almonte thanked the people of the First District for their continued trust. He emphasized that the position he holds is not his alone, but one he serves as a steward of, on behalf of his constituents. He recognized the overwhelming support he received, describing it as both an honor and a responsibility to serve with urgency, transparency, and dedication. Almonte also expressed gratitude to his family for their support, mentioning his father, former Congressman Jorge T. Almonte, his partner, former Board Member Ruvy Ala, and his children, who he described as his motivation. Looking back at his first term, Almonte reported major accomplishments. He cited the increase in social service funding from ₱5–10 million to ₱80–150 million per program, and nearly ₱7 billion...