Health, education Munti mayor’s priority

Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon has pledged to make health and education the top priorities of his administration as the city’s 11th City Council convenes.

In a statement, Biazon indicated a willingness to reallocate resources from other government programs to bolster these two sectors.

“Of course, without neglecting the other needs of our constituents. These cover various aspects of life, and all must be served,” Biazon said. “But the emphasis, the priority we’re giving to education and health, will be one of the defining marks of our term.”

The mayor pointed to reforms implemented at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa during his tenure, reiterating that healthcare has been a core part of his platform since his 2022 campaign.

Biazon also vowed to intensify the “Fast Responsive, Effective, and Efficient service with a smile” campaign, which encourages government workers to provide respectful and courteous service.

“Another policy that we will reinforce is the wearing of IDs where the name of the employee can be seen so that our constituents can say who are the ones they are referring to that are not showing good treatment toward them, that’s a campaign we will start today,” he added.

As the new City Council takes office, several key ordinances are being proposed. These include the creation of an Early Childhood Education Division, which would be elevated into a full department focused on strengthening foundational learning for children.

Another proposed measure seeks to revise the distribution schedule of benefits for senior citizens. Instead of quarterly disbursements, assistance would now be released to coincide with each beneficiary’s birthday.