Treñas assures more efficient delivery of basic services
City Mayor Jerry Treñas assured the Ilonggos of continuous efficient service from the city government as all department heads are bound to do their responsibilities expected of them. "I entrust to all department heads and bureaus of the city government the responsibility for a proper and efficient management and simple execution of laws and ordinances."
The delivery of efficient service to Ilonggos was the focus of Trenas's inaugural speech Friday last week. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the families and friends of newly-elected officials of the city. Barangay captains and councilmen were also present during the inaugural ceremony at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.
Treñas stressed, the responsibility for the delivery of basic and efficient service rest upon the shoulders of all the department heads. "The public should be the measurement of the efficient service." The city government has already started to improve the delivery of efficient service particularly in its human resources by subjecting traffic aides, street sweepers, market and plaza sweepers to a value formation and development seminar.
Recently, traffic aides have been subject of several issues from illegal collection of fees and other non-sanctioned activities which caught the attention of the chief executive. "We will continue (seminar/trainings) to professionalize the workforce of the city government, " said Treñas.
In the same inaugural rites, Treñas stressed the importance of teamwork and cooperation between the congressman, city council, various sectors and even the non-government organizations in reaching their goal to make Iloilo a premier city in 2015. "With all the support, I have no apprehension that Iloilo City will have a great future."
Treñas appealed to the Ilonggos to be patient in the next three years as they are about to complete their vision for the city. Substantial progress have already been delivered because of the teamwork and cooperation from all the sectors, city council, NGOs and from Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. "I received and expect to receive the same support as the business to safeguard Iloilo City is the business of all," he said.
The city cannot move forward without unity and cooperation of everyone and "most important of all" the city council. "The unity and cooperation of everyone is needed so that we can achieve our dreams," said Treñas.