Isko Moreno hints at nation-building undertaking: The place Manila goes, PH follows

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MANILA, Philippines – Manila mayoral candidate Isko Moreno Domagoso has hinted at a significant initiative that might redefine the town’s position in nationwide improvement.

Whereas he remained tight-lipped in regards to the specifics, he assured the general public that this program could be a game-changer.

“Given an opportunity by our folks to be of service, we are going to create one thing, a program, that may add to nation-building,” Moreno said. “We will probably be a part of the nation-building idea [of the] nationwide authorities. We’ll take part in our nation’s development.”

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It was that “the place Manila goes, the nation will comply with,” stated Moreno, emphasizing the historic and financial significance of Manila and the way his initiative will restore its affect.

“Manila has at all times been the window of alternative for each Filipino. Ang nanay ko, ang tatay ko. From Vintage, punta ng Tondo. Nanay ko from Samar, tandaan ninyo. It’s a possibility. It’s a window of alternative, ang Maynila.”

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Although particulars stay undisclosed, Moreno assured that he and his working mate Chi Atienza are getting ready a transformative plan that may put Manila on the forefront of nationwide progress.

“Chi and I, and our group will attempt to design one thing that talagang maramdaman naman ng mga batang Maynila at ng ating mga kababayang Manileño sa lungsod na tayo ay kapitolyo ng bansa.”

(Chi and I, together with our group, will attempt to design one thing that may permit the little kids of Manila and our fellow Manileños within the metropolis to really really feel that our metropolis is the capital of the nation.)

Other than the forthcoming initiative, Moreno outlined his prime priorities for the town if elected mayor once more.

“Lilinisin natin ulit ang Maynila. Maliligo ulit. Naaawa naman ako sa mga taga-lungsod. Talaga namang dugyot ulit ang Maynila ngayon,” he stated, emphasizing the pressing want to revive cleanliness and order within the metropolis.

(We’ll clear up Manila once more. It will likely be refreshed once more. I really feel sorry for the folks of the town. Manila has actually turn out to be filthy once more.)

He additionally voiced issues about crime, saying, “Lima singko nanaman ang mga tolongges dito sa Maynila. Broad daylight, snatch dito, snatch doon; agaw dito, agaw doon; patayan dito, patayan doon. Para bang walang gobyerno nanaman sa Maynila.”

(Good-for-nothing persons are in all places once more right here in Manila. In broad daylight, there’s snatching right here, snatching there. Theft right here, theft there; killings right here, killings there. It’s as if there’s no authorities in Manila once more.”

Past regulation enforcement and sanitation, Moreno additionally underscored the significance of financial development.

“We needed to deal with that additionally to present jobs for our folks,” he stated, including that his administration would prioritize “MBN or minimal fundamental wants,” which incorporates healthcare, training, housing, and employment.

Isko Moreno is main within the Manila mayoral race. An OCTA Analysis survey carried out from January 2 to 7, 2025, reveals Isko Moreno dominating with 74% voter desire. Sam Verzosa follows at 15%, whereas Mayor Honey Lacuna trails with 9%.