“Sa tuig 2016, mas taas pa ang nalupad sa EAGLE WINGS Program and today I am proud to report once again that the state of Tagum City is very strong!”
This was one of the bold statements made by Mayor Allan L. Rellon on Tuesday during his third State of the City Address which recapped the record-breaking accomplishments achieved by his administration in the past year.
Mayor Rellon emphasized that through his flagship development agenda dubbed as EAGLE WINGS Program, the city government was able to usher Tagum City towards countless victories in 2016 which every Tagumenyo constituent has benefited from.
“Kini nga atong social contract tali kaninyo ug sa lokal na panggamhanan minglungtad sa padayong pag-uswag sa atong pinalanggang syudad sa Tagum,” the local chief executive said.
He also detailed the projects and development attained by his administration relating to education, employment, culture, agriculture, fisheries, environment, peace and order, livelihood, tourism, economy, sports and wellness, infrastructure, NGO and cooperative development, good governance and social services.
Mayor Rellon’s SOTCA, which ran for almost one hour, was a highlight of the 19th anniversary celebration of Tagum’s cityhood, which was also a part of the bigger 5-in-1 Celebration of the city.
The event was kicked off with a civic and military parade participated by a mammoth crowd of over 34,000+ individuals from various sectors including the workforce of the city and provincial government, private companies and big conglomerates, members of different peoples organizations, teachers and students, government beneficiaries and volunteers, men in uniform, sports enthusiasts, and pet lovers among others.
The 19th anniversary celebration was also a spotlight taken by Tagum City’s leading tax payers, individual and corporation, and several National Government Agencies as the LGU Tagum conducted the Tagumpay Awards which sought to recognize the mentioned entities for their significant input to the growth of the city, especially in terms of economic contribution.
Meanwhile, Mayor Rellon also revealed in his SOTCA the next big projects the city government will commence in 2017 consisting of the 150-million City Historical and Cultural Center, the Traffic Signalization Project in major thoroughfares, the Moddule 3 Terminal for land vehicles, and the Sanitary Landfill in Brgy. Nueva Fuerza.
He also announced the addition of three new departments to the city government, namely: Public Education and Employment Service Office, Disaster and Risk Management Office, and Housing Development Management Office, to expand the pro-people programs set in motion by his administration.
Mayor Rellon took also the opportunity to advocate the open government being campaigned by the City Government of Tagum under his leadership.
“Following the ideals of an open government, this administration shall remain open to all of your suggestions and constructive criticism,” Rellon said.
“Amo kini nga gamiton para mas paningkamotan pa namo nga mas mapaayo pa ang atong serbisyo publiko para sa mga Tagumenyos,” he added.
In closing, Mayor Rellon urged his fellow Tagumenyos to pitch their share in order to successfully reach the aspired future of Tagum City.
“As we move forward, let us commit to the noble task of improving this city… Let us soar like eagles! Together, let’s start another journey of Tagumpay!” Mayor Rellon ended. (Roy Banias/CIO Tagum)
