Newly-proclaimed board members in Antique are hoping for a stronger tandem with the executive branch at the start of their new term.
Reelected board member Dante Beriong recommended a liaison officer to serve as a “bridge” between the two branches of government.
“The liaison officer will take charge of transmitting and making a follow-up of the ordinances, resolutions, and concerns of the provincial board that need to be properly acted upon by the governor,” Beriong said in an interview on Wednesday.
He said that based on his experience, there were approved legislations that were delayed or not implemented because no one was in charge.
Reelected Board Member Karmila Rose Dimamay said that she would revisit her ordinance on providing livelihood for residents of Antique.
“I will work out for more Antiqueños to be provided with livelihood by the provincial government,” she said.
Comebacking Board Member Eugene Alojipan said that although they belong to different local political affiliations, he is looking forward to a smooth working relationship for the good of the province.
“Let us close the door behind us now and work for the good of the people,” Alojipan said.
He said that his first legislation would be to request the inventory of the ordinances and resolutions passed by the present set of board members so that they would know what to prioritize for implementation.
He said he will also pass legislation urging other local government units to identify their tourism destinations and have a tourism officer who would take charge of promotion.
“We need to have more tourism destinations promoted so that more tourists will be attracted to visit our province, which would contribute to the livelihood of the locals,” he said.
The Antique Provincial Board of Canvassers completed the proclamation of 10 winning board members, to include comebacking board members Dr. Bernie Tubianosa, Fernando Corvera, and Vincent Piccio III, reelected Alfie Jay Niquia, Emmanuel Palacios, and Noel Alamis, and newly-elected Gaseva Recopuerto, on Wednesday. (PNA)
