Pineda, PamCham vow mutual support for good governance

BY: Joel P. Mapiles


CLARK FREEPORT ---- Mutual support for good and effective governance.
This was the mutual vow of incoming Governor-elect Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda and Vice Gov. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao and the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham), that will pave the way for the improved quality of life of the Kapampangans for the next three years.
Pineda, in her message during the 30th General Membership Meeting of PamCham held at Holiday Inn at Clark Freeport Zone yesterday, urged the support of everybody, particularly the business sector, in her pursuit of carrying out effectively and efficiently her overwhelming mandate as governor.
On the part of the business sector, Rene Romero said PamCham members have declared their full support to the leaders of the incoming administration who they believe will not fail the Kapampangans in their mandate.
“This early, I would like to convey our sincerest appreciation to the gestures of unity and cooperation extended not only to the business sector but to all the stakeholders in the province,” Romero said.
He said will continue to be partners with the local government in as far as they are able to contribute in accordance with the principles and ideals of good and effective governance.
Pineda, however, said she believes that the success of her administration will depend on the full support of all stakeholders particularly in the aspect of health, education, livelihood and agriculture.
On the same occasion, the incoming governor told PamCham members that she will introduce “power sharing” at the capitol, with Guiao as in charge on infrastructure, quarry collection, investment and business, among others.
Pineda said they would maintain a consultative relationship with their partners and assured the business sector that their lines of communication will remain open for the next three years.
Pineda said all Kapampangans have high expectations on her administration but she emphasized that she and Guiao cannot make it alone. She said they need the full cooperation of all sectors in order to achieve their goal of sustainable development.
Romero said they seek integrity and transparency in government as they shall commend excellent and efficient administration and in the same breath shall not hesitate to criticize and censure actions countering what they have now declared and defined as good and effective governance.
Pineda has also announced that Attorney Jun Pangilinan will serve as her provincial administrator, while Rosve Henson will take the post of a chief of staff in the office of the governor.