A leader has clear vision of his goal, simple slogan to work on, and the unit of society to build and rule.

Being referred to is Dr. Eric Olivarez, the highly educated local chief executive but with a simple slogan to promote his style of governance to achieve his goal: “Nurse na, teacher pa.” This down-to-earth course of action is simple indeed, but reflective of a person possessed with sterling quality of persistence and the necessary skill to achieve his end to fulfill his destiny in life.

First, he would nourish the children, educate them and teach them how to do business to gain self-sufficiency, responsibility, and the capability to take good care of their own families.

By having done the foregoing, Mayor Eric Olivarez shall have been able to meet the basic requirements of the 1987 Constitution, on the duty of government to protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution.

Article I, Section 12, or the Declaration of Principles and State Policies states: “The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support of the government.”

Inadequate nourishment and inferior basic education for our children, constitute the greatest challenge to the government today.

Unless we are able to nourish adequately and educate our children according to global standards, the Philippines will lag behind the other countries of the world.

In the most recent results of the Program for International Student Assessment, the Philippines ranked last among 79 participating countries in reading and second to last in both math and science.

It was at this point where I thought of Dr. Eric Olivarez, the “nurse na, teacher pa,” local chief executive officer of the tenth richest city of the Philippines, Parañaque City, the cradle of leaders with the destiny to lead at the national level.

The overall performance of Representative Edwin Olivarez of the First District of Parañaque City in the administration and management of the accounts and financial operations of the city is, in totality, a gift to behold, and an accomplishment to marvel.

And yet, despite the many milestones in his achievements, he shuns publicity.

In 2017, then Mayor Edwin Olivarez wrote that the mission of the city is to emerge as the primary investment and tourist attraction destination in Metro Manila.

On 22 June 2024, President Bongbong Marcos inaugurated the Megaworld Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque.

Marcos hailed the opening of new 1,530-room hotel in Entertainment City that would provide a major boost to local tourism

He said that he foresees not only the entry of more tourists but also the generation of more jobs in new businesses and of greater opportunities.

“My heartfelt congratulations to all the hardworking members and personnel who contributed to the completion of this grand 1,530-room structure–the biggest hotel development in the country today Congratulations for what you have achieved,” President Marcos said.