By Rizalie A. Calibo
SIQUIJOR, July 3 (PIA) --- The first
female to sit as congressman in the lone district of Siquijor has assured
Siquijodnons that she is prepared to tackle head-on the challenges of her job.
“Ako po ay handang-handa na (I am very ready)," assured Dr. Marie Anne Pernes, the new and the first lady Congressman of Siquijor in her inspirational message in yesterday’s oathtaking ceremonies at the Siquijor Capital Square, Siquijor, Siquijor.
Pernes expressed her gratitude to all the supporters and those who “voted for change”, calling her's and the Liberal Party's victory in the last elections as the victory also of the Siquijodnons.
“Kayo po ang tunay na nanalo at gumawa nga kasaysayan (You are the true winners and have made history)," she said.
“What you won and what we all won is the chance to shape for a better future for our province and our people,” Pernes added.
While admitting that she is new to this line of work, the lady Congressman also assured those who may have doubted her ability that everything is learned.
“Hindi po lahat ng bagay sa mundo ay napaghahandaan, pero napag-aaralan. The most important things in life are learned by actual experience, by facing the challenges that come our way,” she said.
A dentist by profession, Doc Anne, as she is fondly called, stepped up to take the place of her deceased husband, Dr. Jay Pernes who died a day before the elections.
Jay Pernes was the Liberal Party's bet for the Congressional seat.
In facing these challenges, Doc Anne urged her constituents that “we need to be steadfast in our resolve, true to our purpose, follow the right path and keep faith that the lord our God will guide us and help us.”
She added: “My mandate, my duty and my strength come from you.”
Doc Anne said her primary duty as the representative to the Congress and to the national government is to be the voice and bridge of the Siquijjor people.
“I will be your voice and bridge to the Congress, to the Cabinet and to President Noynoy Aquino para iparating sa kanila ang kalagayan ng ating lalawigan, ang inyong kalagayan at pangangailan…ang inyong mga panukalala at gustong gawin (to bring to them our situation, our needs, and what we aspire for Siquijor)," she said.
She promised to see to it that Siquijor will be included in all of the government’s plans and programs for the country.
To get the full support of the national government, she said she will empower Siquijor to use the natural resources and human talents to bring the province to the path of economic development.
“Kaya nating dalhin ang ating lalawigan sa tuwid na landas ng kaunlaran at magandang bukas sa tulong ng ating Pangulo. Anumang tulong na ibibigay sa atin ng national government ay ibabalik natin sa pamamagitan ng aing pag-unlad. (We can bring our province to progress and prosperity. Whatever help our national government will give us, we will pay through development)," she said.
If Siquijor progresses and prospers economically, she said, it will also contribute to the growth and development of the whole country. (rmn/RACalibo/PIA-Siquijor)
“Ako po ay handang-handa na (I am very ready)," assured Dr. Marie Anne Pernes, the new and the first lady Congressman of Siquijor in her inspirational message in yesterday’s oathtaking ceremonies at the Siquijor Capital Square, Siquijor, Siquijor.
Pernes expressed her gratitude to all the supporters and those who “voted for change”, calling her's and the Liberal Party's victory in the last elections as the victory also of the Siquijodnons.
“Kayo po ang tunay na nanalo at gumawa nga kasaysayan (You are the true winners and have made history)," she said.
“What you won and what we all won is the chance to shape for a better future for our province and our people,” Pernes added.
While admitting that she is new to this line of work, the lady Congressman also assured those who may have doubted her ability that everything is learned.
“Hindi po lahat ng bagay sa mundo ay napaghahandaan, pero napag-aaralan. The most important things in life are learned by actual experience, by facing the challenges that come our way,” she said.
A dentist by profession, Doc Anne, as she is fondly called, stepped up to take the place of her deceased husband, Dr. Jay Pernes who died a day before the elections.
Jay Pernes was the Liberal Party's bet for the Congressional seat.
In facing these challenges, Doc Anne urged her constituents that “we need to be steadfast in our resolve, true to our purpose, follow the right path and keep faith that the lord our God will guide us and help us.”
She added: “My mandate, my duty and my strength come from you.”
Doc Anne said her primary duty as the representative to the Congress and to the national government is to be the voice and bridge of the Siquijjor people.
“I will be your voice and bridge to the Congress, to the Cabinet and to President Noynoy Aquino para iparating sa kanila ang kalagayan ng ating lalawigan, ang inyong kalagayan at pangangailan…ang inyong mga panukalala at gustong gawin (to bring to them our situation, our needs, and what we aspire for Siquijor)," she said.
She promised to see to it that Siquijor will be included in all of the government’s plans and programs for the country.
To get the full support of the national government, she said she will empower Siquijor to use the natural resources and human talents to bring the province to the path of economic development.
“Kaya nating dalhin ang ating lalawigan sa tuwid na landas ng kaunlaran at magandang bukas sa tulong ng ating Pangulo. Anumang tulong na ibibigay sa atin ng national government ay ibabalik natin sa pamamagitan ng aing pag-unlad. (We can bring our province to progress and prosperity. Whatever help our national government will give us, we will pay through development)," she said.
If Siquijor progresses and prospers economically, she said, it will also contribute to the growth and development of the whole country. (rmn/RACalibo/PIA-Siquijor)
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