Parañaque City Mayor ‘Kuya’ Edwin Olivarez. Photo courtesy of Mayor ‘Kuya’ Edwin Olivarez/Facebook
Being considered as Parañaque City’s local chief executive, it has been the priority of Mayor ‘Kuya’ Edwin Olivarez to serve with truthfulness and dedication.
“Para sa akin, una ang makapaglingkod ng may katapatan sa aking mga nasasakupan at ito ang ipinakita ko sa pagpapatupad ng iba’t ibang inisyatibo na makapagbibigay ng ginhawa tulad ng pabahay sa mga pamilyang Parañaqueño,” the mayor pointed out.
Recently, Olivarez attended the distribution of ownership titles to the members of the Isla de Calma Homeowners Association (ICHA).
“Isang malaking biyaya at katuparan ito ng kanilang matagal nang pangarap na magkaroon ng sariling tahanan,” he said.
“Maliit man, iba pa rin ang may sariling bahay at lupa. Ang aming taus-pusong pagbati sa katuparan ng inyong mga pangarap,” he added.
Considering the long wait they had to endure, the recipients expressed happiness in achieving their dreaming of owning their own homes.
“At least, (. . .) may kasagutan na ang aming pangarap,” ICHA resident Russel Gallardo enthused.
“Sobrang mahalaga kasi para sa mga bata kasi hindi lang (ito) para sa akin,” he further stated.
Asked by Olivarez how she felt after receiving her property title, Gallardo replied: “Masayang-masaya po ako dahil kahit papaano, maluwag na sa aking sarili ang pagkakaroon ng sariling lupa sa kabila na naging matagal ang proseso subalit nakuha din sa tiyaga.”
“Iyong pangako ni Mayor Kuya Edwin Olivarez, natupad (din). Maliit naman (ang) naging value ng lupa kaya sa akin, at least hawak ko na ang pagmamay-ari nito,” he pointed out.
Under the city government’s socialized housing program, 88 residents of Isla de Calma were give the opportunity to have their on plot of land that they bought by installment within 25 years.
Another ICHA resident, Yolanda De Leon, also expressed happiness on being awarded with her land title.
“May sarili na, mahirap iyong nangungupahan e, syempre malaking bagay iyon na nakakatulong sa amin na kami ay na-award-an ng lupa, malzking bagan po sa amin iyon,” De Leon stressed.
To this Olivarez reacted by promising that he will continue to serve his constituents with all means available in order for them to ensure a better future.
“Kaya po ako naririto, bilang inyong Kuya Edwin, gagampanan ko po ang lahat upang makamit natin ang magandang kinabukasan,” he asserted.