TUNGA, Leyte-A large crowd coming from different places, scorching under the heat of the sun, patiently falling in line in the very long queue of attendees just to be part of Leyte III Electric Cooperative’s big 37th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) 2016 and witness the presence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez.
In his keynote address, the Speaker Alvarez asked, “Marami pa bang sitio na walang ilaw dito?” The crowd answered in a mumbled yes.
“Huwag kayong mag-alala. Tutulungan ko kayo, nandito si Congressman Ong, he can come to me para mapundohan” Speaker Alvarez promised. The crowd clapped.
Leyeco III has already energized 71 sitios under the second district of Leyte for the year 2015 to 2016 but due to the increasing number of communities in the far flung areas, many are still waiting.
The House Speaker also spoke about federalism which is the advocacy of President Duterte. He stressed that our existing form of government is like an old car which is repeatedly being repaired but still malfunctions.
“Why don’t we get a brand new car instead?” Alvarez said. In pursuing support for the shift to a federal form of government, Alvarez said the people should not waste the opportunity for change presented by President Duterte.
After his speech at Leyeco III, the Speaker immediately left for his other business meeting in Cebu City. His promise filled the hearts of the Leyteños with hope. (PR)
