Politicians are expected to deliver without delay - and the decisions made in the first 100 days in office are perceived as major yard stick of their actions in the future.
On 8th October, first-term congressman Arnel Mendiola Cerafica of Taguig-Pateros District marked his 100 day in office with a big bang of accomplishments to his credit - a benchmark to weigh the early success of his term.
On 8th October, first-term congressman Arnel Mendiola Cerafica of Taguig-Pateros District marked his 100 day in office with a big bang of accomplishments to his credit - a benchmark to weigh the early success of his term.
“All the work will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be over and done in the next thousand days, nor in the life of this 15th Congress. But work must begin and that makes the difference," Representative Cerafica remarked.
The 100-day index accomplishments include the following:
PEOPLE’S DAY: Since Day One in office, Congressman Arnel Mendiola Cerafica prioritized and guaranteed the delivery of basic health and social services to accommodate indigent population through the regular conduct of People’s Day. Every Friday, AMC makes himself available with his constituents to hear their needs, problems, requests and suggestions.
HOUSE MEASURES: Not to be outdone, AMC co-authored House Bill No. 02142 upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15, House Bill No. 1337 providing for the settlement, aid, and rehabilitation services for the underprivileged and homeless citizens affected by the demolition of houses/dwellings along danger areas and HB03133 mandating all private colleges and universities to grant scholarships to at least twenty (20%) percent of its total tertiary level student population. Such measures are pending in the Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Housing and Urban Development and Committee on Higher and Technical Education respectively.
CREATION OF EMERGENCY HOSPITAL: Even before Congressman Cerafica delivers his privilege speech (PS00061) in Congress, he had already made initial moves for the establishment of a 24/7 health facility to best serve the purpose of addressing the needs of the indigent residents of the district. He is looking forward for the possible conversion of the Mayor Moises Flores Memorial Clinic in Pateros to an emergency hospital. To date, requirements for the renovation of the said facility are being prepared in compliance to the DOH prerequisites for the application for a permit to construct a hospital. The proposed measure is now under review with the House Committee on Health.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: Of the ten (10) infrastructure projects lined-up for implementation, seven of them are on-going from upgrading and rehabilitation to building classrooms, multi-purpose halls, drainage systems, alleys/roads, rip-rapping of creeks and installation of water supplies.
EDUCATION: Quality education has become a prime concern of AMC who has so far more than 100 college scholars in his ward. This semester, scholarship checks have been awarded to the students of Taguig and Pateros with outstanding and excellent academic credentials at the launching of the AMC Scholarship Program. The e-library with all the electronic gadgets like LCD projectors and wide screen, laptop computers, digital cameras and internet connection is also under construction.
CLEAN AND GREEN: In cooperation with Metro Manila Development Authority, AMC implemented clean and green activities in the different barangays for a cleaner environment by dredging of rivers, declogging of canals and water tributaries and rehabilitating of creeks in the different barangays thus preventing flash floods and the spread of dengue cases. He also participated in the clean-up operation of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission to restore and rehabilitate the Taguig-Pateros River in partnership with Rotary Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City.
YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT: After a hard day’s work, AMC takes time-out in a friendly basketball game with his constituents in the different barangays. He visits every community in his district and organizes different sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis for a get-together exercise.
EMPLOYMENT AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES: He has successfully placed over hundred jobseekers for employment in local companies and has endorsed applicants for job openings. To implement the socio-economic and livelihood programs, he collaborated with the national agencies like TESDA and other NGOs for skills and manpower training in Rugmaking/Gloves, Foodcart/Kiosk Business, Cosmetology/Hairdressing, Physical Therapy/Reflexology, Home-made Food Stuff Production, Salted Egg/Balut Production, Plyboard/Wood Technology Production, Laundry Soap and Detergents/Perfume Making, Flavored and Fortified Juice, Specialty Cakes and Pastries, Soybean Processing, SORBETES (Commercial Production), Silkscreen Printing, Siopao/Dimsum Production, Waterlily Production, Doypacks/Recyclable Products, Industrial Sewing Machine Operation and more.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Thus far, more than 40,000 privilege cards with health insurance, funeral service and other medical benefits have been distributed to indigent individuals. To date, 82 families were provided burial assistance and more than 150 units of nebulizer apparatus have been distributed to patients suffering from bronchial problems. To propagate a healthy community, medical and dental missions have successfully been conducted in depressed neighborhoods giving the indigents free medical, dental services and medicines in collaboration with civic and cause-oriented groups. Ambulances are also on stand-by to respond to emergencies. He also launched “Oplan Sagip Mata” to cater to patients suffering from cataract problem.
UTILITIES: A number of jetmatic pumps have been provided to far-flung areas that still have no access to potable water supply. He also asked Manila Water to expedite the processing of their application for water connection and invite the water conglomerate to put up satellite office at the district office to service its customers for water application.
UTILITIES: A number of jetmatic pumps have been provided to far-flung areas that still have no access to potable water supply. He also asked Manila Water to expedite the processing of their application for water connection and invite the water conglomerate to put up satellite office at the district office to service its customers for water application.
AMC DISTRICT OFFICE: To accommodate individuals who are seeking audience with Cong. Cerafica
"I think, we have to keep our engine running, even if I have actually implemented several programs and services in such a short feat – it’s business as usual," Cerafica said.
"I think, we have to keep our engine running, even if I have actually implemented several programs and services in such a short feat – it’s business as usual," Cerafica said.
At the end of the first one hundred days which co-inside with the congressional recess after the 2011 national budget had been approved, Cong. Cerafica is actively seen going around the different communities of his district to get in touch with the populace and community leaders. Others opted to spend time overseas.
No comments:
Post a Comment