Tacurong Mayor Montilla delivers city address, cites gains
TACURONG CITY - Before hundreds of locals, community
leaders, and LGU stakeholders, Mayor Lina O. Montilla of Tacurong delivered the
State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday before the 48th
Regular Session of the 6th Sangguniang Panlungsod held at the City
Cultural and Sports Center.
The most applauded parts of the SOCA were Montilla’s
sharing of the city’s awards and recognitions on good governance, LGU’s financial
support on K-12, and multi-million livelihood and skills training programs through
Bottom-UP Budgeting (BUB) and local funds.
The mayor also revealed that because of the LGU’s
efficient implementation of BUB programs, Tacurong is one of the only two LGUs
in the country to receive a P5 Million incentive this year. This amount will be
used for additional anti-poverty projects.
The impact of our programs to our citizens is over
and beyond the awards. However, these
recognitions assure us that indeed we are on the right and fair track,” said
Montilla.
Vice Mayor Joseph George Lechonsito also delievered
his response to the mayor’s SOCA.
Lechonsito expressed the Sanggunian’s continued
support to the city’s vision and mission on sustainable development. Both mayor
and vice mayor emphasized the importance of teamwork and accountability as the
core of excellent public service. (LGU-Tacurong City Information)