MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The province of Aurora will not be left behind in the government鈥檚 programs for development, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assured residents during a program on Thursday.
Romualdez, who graced the commemoration of Aurora鈥檚 46th Founding Anniversary and the 137th birth anniversary of Do帽a ,听said that he and the House will work to facilitate more infrastructure projects in the province.
鈥淎s Speaker of the House, I stand before you not to make promises, but to make a commitment. Walang maiiwan. Aurora will not be left behind,鈥� Romualdez said.
鈥淲e will work to ensure: Better roads and bridges so farmers can bring their harvest to markets faster, more schools and scholarships so the youth of Aurora can reach their full potential; stronger healthcare services, so no family has to choose between medicine and food; and support for agriculture and fisheries, so that the lifeblood of Aurora remains strong,鈥� he added.
According to Romualdez, progress should reach provinces and rural areas, and must not be confined to cities and other urbanized localities.
鈥淚t must reach every town, every barangay, every home. Walang probinsyang mahuhuli sa pag-unlad,鈥� he stressed.聽
鈥淟et us work together. Let us dream bigger. Let us make sure that Aurora continues to rise 鈥� mas matatag, mas maunlad, mas handa sa kinabukasan,鈥� he added.
Aside from Romualdez, the program in Aurora was attended by the following House officials
- Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Jr.
- Deputy Speaker Camille Villar
- Rep. Lani Mercado Revilla
- Nueva Ecija Rep. Emerson Pascual
- Pampanga Rep. Carmelo Lazatin
- Isabela Rep. Joseph Tan
- Laguna Rep. Loreto Amante
- Isabela Rep. Faustino Michael Carlos Dy
Local officials, namely Rep. Rommel Rico Angara, Governor Reynante Tolentino, Vice Governor Jennifer Ara帽a, former president Manuel Quezon鈥檚 grandson Gabriel Quezon Avancena, other provincial officials, civil servants, business leaders, farmers, fisherfolk, students, and other residents of the province were also present.