ILIGAN CITY (PIA) — Newly elected and re-elected officials pledged to continue public service, promote good governance, and pursue development efforts for the city, following their official proclamation by the City Board of Canvassers on May 13.
Re-elected Mayor Frederick W. Siao of the Asenso Iliganon Party (AIP) expressed gratitude to Iligan residents for their support and reaffirmed his administration’s focus on 15 Priority Development Goals.
“Pasalamat ta sa atong mga supporters, sa mga mituo sa atoa–sa ilang suporta nga ilang gihatag kanato ug salamat, salamat kaayo ug atong saad nga atong balsan sa maayong panerbisyo, ang atong syudad sa Iligan,” he said.
(We thank our supporters, those who believed in us, for the support they have given us, thank you very much. We promise to repay it with quality public service for our city of Iligan.)
Siao said his administration will continue work on services such as water, waste management, and health, and will prioritize the completion of the Pala-o Market project.
Newly elected Vice Mayor Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy of the United Iligan Party (UIP) also thanked voters and called for unity to advance the city’s development.
“Ang kadaugan dili lang makita sa resulta sa eleksyon, apan sa inyong kaisog sa pagbarug para sa tinuod nga kausaban. Dili kini ang katapusan, kondili sinugdanan sa mas lig-on nga pakigbisog alang sa Bag-ong Iligan,” he said.
(Victory is not only seen in the election results, but in your courage to stand up for true change. This is not the end, but the beginning of a stronger fight for a New Iligan.)
Uy emphasized the importance of public trust in pushing for government transparency and improved services.
Lone District Representative Celso G. Regencia of UIP was also proclaimed for a second term. He pledged to expand programs and services for his constituents.
“Padayon ako magserbisyo kaninyo. Walay laing tumong ang inyong alagad kundili ang tinuoray nga kausaban ug kalamboan para sa Iligan. Sa inyong tabang ug panaghiusa, mas daghang proyekto pa ang matuman, ug mas daghang Iliganon pa ang matabangan,” he said.
(I will continue to serve you. Your servant’s only goal is genuine change and progress for Iligan. With your help and unity, more projects will be accomplished, and more Iliganons will be helped.)
Proclaimed city councilors are Nhicolle Capangpangan, Ian Uy, and Randy Ryan Ong from UIP, and Derrick Siao, Bong Abragan, Tete Pacaña, Michelle Sweet, Marlene Young, Tatay Huertas, King Belmonte, Ramil Emborong, and Pisyong Larrazabal from AIP.
City Election Officer Attorney Anna Liza Barredo congratulated the winners and expressed hope that they will carry out their responsibilities to serve the city over the next three years. (LELA/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)
