Former Angeles exec lauds constituents’ support
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/07/26/former-angeles-exec-lauds-constituents-support-421065
- Sunday, July 26, 2015
- By Reynaldo G. Navales
ANGELES CITY -- A former city councilor, who is eyeing the vice mayoralty seat here, has lauded the “overwhelming support” of the people for his political plan.
Lawyer Willie Rivera, a vice mayor wannabe and a three-term member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, expressed elation over the “favorable” result of a recent poll survey conducted by a people’s organization .
Rivera said the information was relayed to him by the group’s members from different barangays who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.
The former city official disclosed that he won in the survey by a slight margin over incumbent councilor Bryan Nepomuceno, who will also planning to run for vice mayor in next year’s polls.
Rivera said he won in 28 out of 33 barangays. “I am humbled by the overwhelming support of our people,” Rivera said.
He added that Angelenos are intelligent voters and will choose their next vice mayor based on track record, experience, competence, and his firm and strong stand against corruption.
“The message of the survey is very clear, people do appreciate the pro poor programs we implemented during our time such as land to the landless, scholarship program for the youth, health programs for children and women, and many more,” Rivera said.
“Hindi natin bibiguin ang mga mamamayan sa kanilang pangarap na mabigyan ng magandang bukas ang kanilang mga pamilya at anak. Sama-sama nating tahakin ang landas tungo sa isang tapat at malinis na pamamahala,” he added.