Calizo Takes Oath As Vice Gov. Villar Swears Other Local Officials

By Ambrosio R. Villorente

"Ang susunod na pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas" (the next president of the Republic of the Philippines) was the main theme of the introduction of Senate President Manuel B. Villar.
Hon. Nilda B. Tambong, vice mayor of Kalibo also introduced Villar as the president of the Nationallista Party.
Senate President Villar and his wife Congw. Cynthia A. Villar were in Kalibo, Aklan last week (June 15) to preside in the oath taking ceremonies of Vice Governor – elect Gabrielle V. Calizo and other elected local officials during the last May 14, 2007 elections.
In his message, Villar congratulated vice governor elect Calizo and other elected officials who won with her in the last election. He reminded them of his "Sa Sipag at Tiyaga, Tayo’y Aasenso".
Villar talked also about the Nationalista Party which he heads as the president. He discussed also the history, objectives and strength of the Nationalista Party.
His speech over, Villar sworn to office elected officials of various 17 towns in Aklan in a mass induction ceremony. He then sworn to office Hon. Daisy Sucro Briones and Hon. Rodson F. Mayor as Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members of Aklan. Hon. Nemesio P. Neron and Hon. Ramon S. Gelito who won with Calizo were absent. Vice Governor elect Calizo was finally inducted into office. The mass induction of National Party members followed the installation of elected officials. Kalibo SB member Madeline A. Regalado led the Invocation followed by the singing of the Philippines National Anthem led by Ms. Gaynor Calizo. Hon. Daisy S. Briones welcomed the visitors.
Vice Governor elect Billie V. Calizo, in her message, thanked Senate Pres. Manuel B. Villar and Congw. Cynthia A. Villar. Calizo thanked all the Aklanons for the honors, trust and confidence given her. She outlined in brief her legislative agenda such as the approval of provincial environment code, approval into provincial ordinance the Investment Incentive Code, Tourism Code and the codification of provincial ordinances. She also promised the setting of an ambiance for cooperation and work closely with the provincial executive offices for the passage of appropriate and meaningful legislations. The program over, Hon. Rodson F. Mayor gave the closing remarks.
The oath taking ceremonies were held in Park Homes clubhouse, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan which was fully filled up by about 200 participants coming from all over Aklan. /MP