Taguig Gov’t Continues to Show Love for EMBO Residents; Tricycle Operators and Drivers Thank Mayor Lani Cayetano

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          TAGUIG CITY (SDN) — First salvo was the candidates in the Barangay and Sanggunian Kabaatan Elections (BSKE) 2023 candidates from the 10 EMBO barangays who received attention from the administration of Taguig Mayor Laarni “Lani” L. Cayetano.

         That was on August 28 at the Taguig Convention Hall during which the BSKE candidates from the city’s 38 barangays (including 10 EMBO villages) filed their certificates of candidacy (CoC).

         Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George E. Garcia along with other officials of the poll body were there and, of course, Cayetano and some Taguig local government officials as well.

         Came the initial distribution of yearly birthday cash gifts in Barangay Pitogo for 271 seniors of the EMBO villages on August 31 worth from Php3,000 to Php10,000, depending on age bracket. Centenarians receive Php100,000 annually as well.

         Then following was on September 22, when Cayetano led the launch of the Lifeline Assistance for Neighbors In-Need (LANI) Scholarship Program for EMBO students.

         Since the 10 EMBO barangays are now legally and finally belonging to the Taguig local government unit (LGU) residents can expect more her administration.

         For those who are not aware yet, Taguig’s 10 new barangays are Comembo, Cembo, South Cembo, East Rembo, Pembo, Pitogo, Post Proper Northside, Post Proper Southside, Rizal, and West Rembo which had been under the local government of Makati City.

         A news release from the Taguig Public Information Office (PIO) announced another significant step to address the needs of and provide important services to the EMBO barangays.

           This is when leaders of the 34 Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Associations (TODAs) took their oath before the Taguig mayor as officers and members of the EMBO Tricycle Taguig Federation (EMTRITAGFED) on Friday, September 15.

         Expectedly, Cayetano did not disappoint the assembled EMTRITAGFED officers and members as they listened to her assurances of support.

         In her message, the Taguig chief executive expressed her eagerness to work with the organization, listen to their concerns, and come up with programs which will benefit the transport groups.

        “Dito po sa City of Taguig, kinikilala po natin ang kahalagahan ng transport sector. Dahil bahagi na po kayo ng Taguig community, nais ko na po na maipadama sa inyo ang TLC ng Taguig: ang pangarap natin na makamit na Transformative, Lively, at Caring City,” Cayetano said.

         (Translation: Here in the City of Taguig, we recognize the importance of the transport sector. Now that you are already part of the Taguig community, I want to make you feel Taguig’s TLC: our dream to achieve a Transformative, Lively, and Caring City.)

          She also highlighted that in Taguig, the transport sector is considered an important partner of the local government.

         “Napakalaki po ang naging ambag ng transport sector sa tagumpay ng Taguig,” she added. Aside from the oathtaking, the EMTRITAGFED officers and members also learned more about the programs and services in the City of Taguig.

         (Translation: The transport sector contributed hugely in the success of Taguing.)

         During the open forum, they raised their concerns regarding tricycle franchises, eligibility for medical and educational assistance, as well as other benefits, which Cayetano and City Administrator Atty. Jose Luis Montales immediately addressed.

         Officers the tricycle groups likewise made their response, and show their love in return.

         “Labis po ang aming pasasalamat sa napakainit niyong pagtanggap sa aming mga taga-EMBO. Naliwanagan po ang aming puso at isipan sa napakagandang layunin ng Taguig. Taos puso po kaming nagpapasalamat kay Mayor Lani sa pagkakataon na ito,” said Marlon Valmonte, board member of WoodTODA.

         (Translation: We are very thankful for your very warm reception to us from EMBO. Our hearts and minds were enlightened on the goals of Taguig. From the bottom or our hearts we thank Mayor Lani for this opportunity.)

         On behalf of all the members of EMTRITAGFED, ARPCTODA leader Marissa Velasco expressed her support to Taguig and the mayor as she conveyed her gratitude to all the programs and benefits offered to them.

         “Tatanggapin po namin itong lahat nang buong puso. Taguigueño na po kami. I love Taguig po talaga,” added Velasco.

          (Translation: We accept all of this with all our heart. We are now Taguigueño. I really love Taguig.)

         With that, it is expected that more programs and services would be coming to the EMBO villages and its residents who have wholeheartedly accepted they now belong to Taguig City. (/)