MAYOR’S MESSAGE FOR THE ARAW NG BIÑAN
By Mayor Walfredo “Arman” Reyes Dimaguila Jr.
This year, as we celebrate Araw ng Biñan with the theme “Buhay ang Nakaraan, Sumasalubong sa Hinaharap,” we will highlight the historical milestones of this city: the 7th Cityhood Anniversary, the 72nd Liberation Day from the Japanese Imperial Forces, and the Foundation Day Commemoration. It will be celebrated in style with a wide array of cultural entertainments and presentations to enrich our knowledge more in the history of Biñan.
The American author Ernest Vincent Wright said: “A city is not an array of buildings, parks, and fountains. A city is a living thing. It is actually human, for it is a group of humanity growing up in daily contact.”
As we strive harder to give public the best, let us all look back on some of Biñan’s accomplishments since July 2016:
Installation of twelve (12) Mobile Police Substations strategically located in the entry and exit points in the city. These stations have addressed various incidents in a timely manner and helped the city in its peace and order programs. These are manned by police officers and trained city marshals;
Procurement of fire trucks, mobile patrols, Enduro motor cycles to complement the operation of Biñan Police and Biñan Fire;
Purchase of garbage trucks to address the garbage collection problem in the city;
Renovation and repair of our community hospital, Ospital ng Biñan, and improve its services to the public;
Completion of Biñan City Command Control and Communication Center. The center will be the Biñan’s 24/7 action center; Completion of Biñan People’s Center to cater cultural activities and gatherings in the city;
Completion of Birthing Home in Barangay San Antonio;
Conduct of OplanSalikop (Operation: Lockdown) which addresses the rampant drug related incidents in the city; and
Implementation of 2016 Biñan Revised Revenue Code.
According to Jack Lew, who served as US Secretary of the Treasury and White House Chief of Staff under the Obama administration, “There’s no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and improve the world.” We can still accomplish so much for Biñan. A lot of programs are in placed because we are committed to make living in Biñan better, safer, and healthier. The greatest good must necessarily come from the combined efforts of many in dedicated service to mankind.
Here in our city, there is a collaborative effort with the public as we share a common goal to succeed, because we believe that “Sa Lungsod ng Biñan, Mamamayan ay Maaasahan!”
