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Marikina City Mayor Teodoro Emphasizes Efficiency and Effectivity in Local Governance

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Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro convened the city council on July 6, stressing that efficiency and effectivity in local governance are the key expectations of the people in the next three years. Mayor Teodoro welcomed the new city council roster, consisting of all members of "Team Marcy" who secured a historic landslide victory in the May 9 elections. The city council is led by re-elected Vice Mayor Marion Andres, and Mayor Teodoro asked for the council's full support in the city's programs, cooperation in the next three years, and reminded them of their duties to the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mayor Teodoro emphasized the need for efficiency and effectivity in local governance, highlighting that citizens are seeking these qualities from the city government in the next three years.
  • The mayor welcomed the new city council roster, consisting of all members of "Team Marcy" who secured a historic landslide victory in the May 9 elections.
  • The city council is led by re-elected Vice Mayor Marion Andres, and Mayor Teodoro asked for the council's full support in the city's programs, cooperation in the next three years.
  • The mayor highlighted three key issues that the council should immediately address: the business tax amnesty, public-private partnership (PPP), and the rehabilitation of the Marikina River.
  • The business tax amnesty ordinance is set to expire on June 30, and many businesses still need financial relief due to the pandemic.
  • Mayor Teodoro emphasized the importance of strengthening the public-private partnership (PPP) in the city, particularly in joint projects on public infrastructure renovation and rehabilitation.
  • The mayor urged the city council to support plans, programs, and draft policies that would contribute to flood control and disaster response in the city.
  • Mayor Teodoro also emphasized the target of universal healthcare as part of the post-Covid recovery plan.

Statistics:

  • The previous city council drafted an ordinance that gave a tax amnesty to business owners in 2021, which is set to expire on June 30.
  • Many businesses still struggle to fulfill their financial obligations due to the pandemic, according to Mayor Teodoro.
  • The mayor aims to increase enrollees in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) in the coming years.
  • Universal healthcare is the target of the local government in the post-Covid recovery plan.

Sources:

  • [Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro's speech to the city council, July 6]
  • [Report on the city council meeting, without date or publication]
  • [Photo of Mayor Marcy Teodoro, Angel Nunez FB]

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