The city government, led by Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, is focusing on families in its governance efforts.
This was emphasized by Sheila Lumbatan, the Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff, during the ‘Klarex nga Serbisyo sa Baryo’ event in Barangay Bonbon on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024.
This program, which served 2,110 residents, aims to meet the needs of families in various barangays.
Lumbatan said Mayor Uy believes that focusing on families will help build a supportive and united community.
Every Saturday, ‘Klarex nga Serbisyo sa Baryo’ brings essential services like healthcare and legal assistance to different barangays. Recently, Barangay Bonbon benefited from these services.
Local leaders, including barangay captains and City Council members, joined the event to show their support. Carmen barangay chair Raineir Joaquin “KapKik” Uy expressed pride in the city’s focus on family welfare.
During the event, Lumbatan said mayor Uy officiated the wedding of 34 couples in a free ‘Kasalan ng Bayan’ ceremony, part of the ‘Klarex nga Serbisyo sa Baryo’ initiative.
Each couple received gifts, including a lechon, a wedding cake from the mayor, 15 kilos of rice from local officials, and wine.
Brgy chairman Uy also gave cash gifts to support the newlyweds, showing further support for the ‘Kasalan ng Bayan.’Sagip Party-list Congressman Rodante Marcoleta attended the event. He once worked with Mayor Klarex in Congress when the mayor was a Congressman for Cagayan de Oro’s first district.
Lumbatan explained that Mayor Uy’s goal is to ensure every family has access to necessary resources. He believes strong families make a strong city, and this program is key to his administration.
Residents of Barangay Bonbon expressed gratitude for the support and services, noting the program’s help with everyday challenges.
The initiative reflects Mayor Uy’s commitment to inclusive governance, ensuring even the most marginalized families receive support.
The city government plans to expand this program to reach more barangays, aiming to positively impact more families across the city.
Mayor Uy’s focus on families aims to create a foundation for long-lasting community development and prosperity.