Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano delivers his inaugural tackle, outlining daring plans for well being, schooling, and infrastructure in Mandaue Metropolis. Picture: Mandaue Metropolis PIO
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue Metropolis Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano has expressed full assist for Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, emphasizing his willingness to collaborate with the provincial authorities, particularly on applications and companies that may profit the town and its residents.
In an interview, Ouano shared that efforts have been made in latest weeks to determine communication and foster cooperation between their respective workplaces. He acknowledged that each he and Governor Baricuatro are nonetheless adjusting to the calls for of their new roles, however he stays open to working carefully with the Capitol.
“A couple of weeks again, naa man toy gusto mobridge between us. Possibly each of us are new, new administration, medyo busy pa gyud,” Ouano stated, referring to those that had tried to provoke a connection between him and the governor. “Pero full assist to the brand new governor kung unsay matabang namo sa metropolis.”
(A couple of weeks in the past, there have been individuals who wished to bridge the hole between us. Possibly it’s as a result of we’re each new—new to the administration—and nonetheless fairly busy. However I absolutely assist the brand new governor in no matter means we may help from the town’s aspect.)
As a former member of the Cebu Provincial Board, Ouano stated he understands how necessary working relationship with the provincial authorities may be, particularly in addressing the wants of residents.
He believes Governor Baricuatro’s management may positively affect the town, notably in areas like healthcare and social companies.
“Kabalo gyud ko nga makatabang si Governor Pam namo diri,” he stated. “Makahangyo mi—naa bay ma-allocate nga pundo para sa mga tambal, malipay kaayo ang mga Mandauehanon ana.”
(I do know Governor Pam can actually assist us right here. If we may request for funds to be allotted for medication, the individuals of Mandaue could be very completely satisfied about that.)
One of many shared priorities between Ouano and Baricuatro is healthcare. Whereas Mandaue has its personal initiatives, Ouano stated that further assist from the province would tremendously improve native companies.
Regardless of previous political alignments, Ouano emphasised that good governance and public service should come first.
One Mandaue had supported former governor Gwendolyn Garcia within the latest election. Baricuatro received the gubernatorial race and assumed workplace in June.
In the meantime, for the primary time, Mandaue Metropolis residents now have devoted illustration within the Cebu Provincial Board. This follows a Supreme Court docket ruling that acknowledges Mandaue as a legislative district entitled to illustration.
Town’s two board members are Malcolm Sanchez and Atty. Olin Seno. /csl
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