Zamboanga del Sur leaders vow “no walls, no barriers” kind of leadership

PAGADIAN CITY – The new leaders of Zamboanga del Sur delivered simple yet weighty words during their speeches at the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, few days before assuming their respective offices.

Speaking before hundreds of local officials, families and supporters, Governor Victor Yu shared the unbelief of his colleagues regarding his team’s victory throughout the province. He said that it was the people of Zamboanga del Sur who decided for their fate.

“Dili katuo ang uban nganong nakadaug atong team…It’s the people who decide. Ang mga tawo mas nalipay nga midaug ta,” Yu said.

He vowed that his administration will not instill fear but will give love and care to the people.
“Our new administration will be open to all, no walls, no barriers…” the governor said.He encouraged the mayors to maximize their movements to help the people and considered the next three years as an opportunity to make a legacy.

He also pledged his support to the police, military and government agencies in all their efforts for the province. Congresswoman Divina Grace Yu, 1st District Representative and now first lady of the province, emphasized in her speech that they will use their positions to perform their responsibility as public servants.

“Ang atong posisyon dili gahom. Ang atong posisyon responsibilidad,” the congresswoman said.Congw. Yu expressed her advocacies for the women, youth and tourism saying specified budgets will be allocated in these sectors.

She also assured his constituents that she won’t meddle with the work of his husband-governor. Meanwhile, Vice Governor Roy Ariosa stressed the value of service in his address. 

Citing the Biblical statement “to whom much is given, much is expected,” the vice governor believes that the people’s clamor for change has positioned them to where they are now and that they need to take by heart the mandate that was given to them.

On the other hand, Congressman Leonardo Babasa challenged the mayors to be visible with their constituents. He also inspired his co-public servants to surround themselves with people with good track record and utilize their potentials for the benefit of their service.

With all these words and promises from the newly-elected officials, the province of Zamboanga del Sur is now ready to take off in its brand new leadership, forging new achievements and victories for the common good of the entire Zambosurians. - ZAMBO SUR MEDIA BUREAU.