By Benjamin Cuaresma
MANILA — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday honored the city’s outstanding barangays and urged local officials to remain focused on delivering results, emphasizing that effective public service is measured by accomplishments rather than political differences.
Speaking during a recognition program for outstanding barangays from Manila’s six districts, Moreno commended barangay leaders for their contributions to community development and encouraged them to continue improving governance at the grassroots level.
“There is no perfect organization, whether in the barangays or in city government,” Moreno said. “There will always be differences and personal interests, but what matters most is the result of our work.”
The mayor stressed that residents ultimately judge public officials based on the programs and services they provide, not on political disputes or criticisms.
“Results matter,” Moreno told barangay officials. “People may hear criticisms and controversies, but when they see concrete evidence of what has been done for them, that is what they remember.”
Moreno said the success of barangays is reflected in the quality of services delivered to residents, noting that tangible improvements in communities often outweigh political noise.
He also assured local officials that the city government would continue supporting barangays through funding and development initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots governance.
During the event, Moreno announced that he had signed the release of P127 million in first-quarter Revenue Participation Program (RPP) funds for Manila’s barangays.
The mayor said the funding would help support local programs, public services, and community-based projects across the capital’s 896 barangays distributed among its six districts.
Moreno urged barangay leaders to maximize available resources and remain committed to serving their constituents effectively.
The recognition ceremony highlighted the achievements of outstanding barangays that excelled in governance, public service delivery, and community programs, underscoring the critical role of village officials in advancing the city government’s development agenda.
“As leaders, our task is to deliver,” Moreno said. “At the end of the day, what matters is what we have done to improve the lives of the people we serve.”
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