Hardworking leaders, trailblazers

Hardworking leaders, trailblazers | Daily Tribune

Hardworking mayors and district representatives, are the driving force behind the economic and social transformation in the metropolis and countryside.

Parañaque City First District Representative Edwin Olivarez, a Filipino politician, athlete, and businessman is a man of great influence in public service.

His multifaceted approach in managing the affairs of government is an innovation in effective public administration. He is an advocate for holistic development and societal transformation, a testament to his skill and competence to apply various interventions toward venturing into diverse sectors and weaving together a tapestry of influence that sparks change and progress.

As an economic manager and public administrator, Olivarez has proven himself as a faithful public servant through his unwavering commitment to social service. His multifaceted approach has empowered countless individuals and families, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

His most significant achievement as a lawmaker was the approval of House Bill 9874 on 7 March 2024 setting the share of local government units from the earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. The bill gives host cities a 2 percent share from the franchise tax of casinos, games, e-bingos and all PAGCOR operated or regulated games or licenses.

The additional income is a boon to the finances of Parañaque City because it has three world-class integrated resort casinos — Solaire, Okada, and the City of Dreams.

The share is a big help to local government units as they could utilize it for infrastructure or provide more services to residents.

Congressman Gustavo Tambunting of the Second District of Parañaque City fostered growth within the community and valued the trust and confidence of his constituents that inspire him to strive for new opportunities that would benefit the public.

Although Cong Gus found it heartening to find the people of Parañaque trust him as a councilor for many years, sometimes though he realized he still had a duty to fulfill for his family, a value that has always been the core of his decisions and actions.

For the good of his family, he had to step back from city politics and assumed his family-run business, Superior Maintenance Service (SMS), founded by his grandmother, Mila del Sol, the queen of the Philippines’ golden age of cinema. With him at the helm, SMS grew to serve hundreds of clients, big and small providing thousands of jobs to Parañaque and its neighboring cities. Eventually, SMS expanded to other cities outside Luzon to bring first class maintenance services to other regions.

For that success, he was awarded by the Parañaque Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the Most Outstanding Businessman of the City, and at the age of 35 became the youngest president of the Rotary Club of Paranaque.

From his time as a councilor, vice mayor, congressman, and even during his break from politics — Gus worked hard to serve the people in his community...

His greatest achievements are passing bills that help his people. as member of congress, he used his position to speak out about the various issues that affect his constituents — specifically the youth, family, senior citizens, urban poor, women and persons with disabilities.