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makes sure that he is accessible to his constituents. When in Tawi- Tawi, Sali maximizes time to engage with constituents, listening and addressing every concern of his constituents.
The district representative provides financial assistance for his constituents’ needs such as education, medical and food. He also recognizes the achievements of various community members like workers, athletes, youth leaders, and more. One of Rep. Sali’s initiatives is raising awareness about his region’s beliefs and traditions.
For the 19th Congress, Rep. Sali authored the conversion of Tawi-Tawi Regional College of Agriculture into a state college, which will be renamed as Tawi-Tawi State College. He also co- authored various bills like declaring the first day of February of every year as National Hijab Day, strengthening the mental health services of state universities and colleges, and further strengthening professionalism and modernization initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
One way that Rep. Santos describes her actions as a district representative is “Serbisyo at Malasakit” (Service and Compassion).
As among the top-performing legislators,
Rep. Santos exudes a warm and welcoming air to her constituents, creating relevant connections without taking her eyes off her goals as a public leader. She also sets an example for women and the youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.
As a youth advocate, Santos creates opportunities like establishing a youth organization to encourage the younger generations to unlock their potential in nation-building. She also spearheads infrastructure programs for medical services and more to promote comfort and accessibility to her constituents. Nonetheless, Rep. Santos still finds time to spend time with the public.
In the meantime, Rep. Santos is the principal author of bills like strengthening national efforts on disability concerns, as provided by the Magna Carta of Persons with Disability (PWD), establishing the National Commission on Disability (NCD), promoting the conservation, protection, and sustainable use of peatlands and its resources to enhance climate resiliency, and granting full insurance coverage to all qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform program.
Congressman Steve Chiongbian Solon’s vision for Sarangani to be a God-Centered and prosperous province has been a driving force from the time of his foray into public service in 2007. Since then, Rep. Solon has gained his constituents’ confidence and trust, subsequently giving him the honor to serve for two terms as Vice Governor and three terms as Governor respectively.
As a district representative, Rep. Solon has championed the development and growth of the province by zeroing in on key legislations. These include the engagement of the public and private sector by instituting reforms in real property valuation; ensuring the disaster relief and response in calamity- stricken areas; supporting the prioritization of teachers and educational systems; providing for the automatic income classification of LGUs, the magna carta for Barangay Health Workers and consumer- merchant protection in E- commerce among others.
Aside from the infrastructural and commercial aspects of the province, Rep. Solon has also advocated for the natural, cultural, and social heritage of the province. This is evident through his efforts in safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ rights and protection; conserving ancient, natural biomes such as Mt. Busa; and emphasizing education by institutionalizing a state college.
Fondly known as “Tong” in his district, Rep.
Paglas leads his community by example. As a simple man, he keeps himself productive by going around his jurisdiction to see where he can lend a helping hand through efficiency and action. He earned his constituents’ trust and support as he pursued his aspirations for the district, because their welfare was in his best interests, as always.
Besides promoting and respecting his community’s religious beliefs, Rep. Paglas provides financial assistance to needy individuals, which they can use for medical purposes, among other aspects. He’s also present during many peace talks to promote his district’s safety and security. The lawmaker is frequently seen throughout his community to connect with the people and address any issues.
He’s among the principal authors of bills in the House of Representatives, like establishing an agriculture information system in all cities and municipalities, rationalizing the disability pension of veterans, and designating evacuation centers in every city and municipality.