LGU leaders told: Remain worthy of people's trust

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday called on local leaders to «remain worthy of the trust and confidence» of the Filipino people, as he assured them that they were not alone in their mission to transform their communities.

In his speech during the Local Governance Summit 2024 in Pasay City, Marcos told local chief executives to be effective stewards of communities in order to drive progress in their respective areas.

Marcos said, «The national government is always here to assist and to find ways for you in your specific communities how we can improve this situation.»

Further, he said that the national government relies on the guidance and service of local officials to uplift the citizens' quality of life.

«I [expect] that you will continue to be accountable, reliable, and efficient in bringing our people closer to the opportunities that they all deserve,» the President said.

«Your cooperation with the national government is invaluable, for it is only with your help that we can achieve our shared aspirations. So as leaders, let us remain worthy of the trust and confidence of our fellow Filipinos,» he added.

Marcos also expects that LGUs will look at the summit as an opportunity to transform their communities, especially through technology.

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«This is an opportunity for each of us to reflect on the huge responsibility that we all hold in our hands — the ability to transform our respective communities and the lives of those that are in those communities,» Marcos said.

Marcos encouraged LGUs to «make use of all the latest tools and strategies to explore and improve our daily operations,» noting that this applies to infrastructure, urban planning, and applying for a business permit.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the Local Governance Summit 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Aug. 23, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the Local Governance Summit 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Aug. 23, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the Local Governance Summit 2024 at the