A few weeks after the successful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023, more than 1,000 triumphant officials from 188 Barangays participated in the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, November 10 at the Caloocan City Sports Complex to formally start their elective terms.
City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan expressed his sincerest congratulations to said officials but reminded everyone in attendance that a life of public service is heavily dependent on the trust given by their constituents in their decisiveness and leadership.
“Sa ating 188 na Punong Barangay at sa mga Kagawad, noong itinanghal kayo na nanalo sa nakaraang barangay elections, tiwala ng tao ang napanalunan ninyo,” Mayor Along declared.
“Kaya ang unang una kong bilin sa inyo, huwag niyong sisirain ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob sa inyo dahil sa ilalim ng aking administrasyon, hindi ko papayagan ang sinuman na umabuso sa mga Batang Kankaloo,” he added.
The local chief executive likewise underscored the significance of Barangay officials in ensuring that the programs of both national and city governments have an impact on their respective residents.
“Sa paggawa ninyo ng mga programa at proyekto, isa-alang-alang ninyo palagi ang makabubuti para sa nakararami. Iisa lang naman po ang ating pinagsisilbihan kaya naman itatak po natin sa ating isipan na kapakanan nila ang palagi nating prayoridad sa lahat ng ating mga plano at ginagawa,” Mayor Along stated.
Aside from the oath-taking for Barangay Officials, elected members of the Sangguniang Kabataan will also undergo mandatory training in relation to their duties and responsibilities.