This was the assurance given by Mayor Cayetano during her meeting with the barangay officials of EMBO on January 5, 2024, at Lakeshore Hall in Barangay Lower Bicutan.
The primary goal of the meeting was to establish a harmonious integration and enhanced collaboration between the city government of Taguig and the EMBO barangays, following the transfer of EMBO's jurisdiction to Taguig based on a Supreme Court decision.
"As we go along, our commitment to you is to strive to be open in listening to you, and hopefully, you will also be very welcoming to the programs that the City Government of Taguig will be implementing. After all, we are public servants and our mandate is to serve our fellow citizens," stated the mayor.
Accompanying Mayor Cayetano were City Administrator Atty. Jose Luis Montales, and the department heads who discussed the services provided to those within Taguig's jurisdiction, while also addressing the clarifications and issues raised by the EMBO barangay officials.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano also attended the meeting, emphasizing the importance of communication to understand their shared goals.
"We need to talk to set our priorities - serving God and serving the people," stated Senator Cayetano.
Prior to this, health centers in 10 EMBO barangays were closed based on a decision by Makati City. This was followed by the closure of two fire stations in West Rembo and Comembo, which were only reopened through the intervention of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos.
(Photos by Taguig PIO)
