DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged voters to choose only the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials who have the values of “Matino, Mahusay and Maasahan” during the simultaneous holding of the elections on May 14.
DILG Assistant Regional Director Wilhelm Suyco said electing the best barangay officials with the 3M qualities would help push for a clean, honest and excellently-government barangays.
“They should have the core values of matino, mahusay, maasahan,” said Suyco.
The officials should exhibit the traits of not corrupt, officials who would fight against corruption and illegal drugs.
Suyco said there are 3,775,533 voters who are expected to vote in the barangay and SK polls in Davao. Out of the total number, 974,919 would be voting for the SK while 2,800,614 for the barangay.
They will have to choose one chairman and 7 members each barangay and SK council.
There are 1,162 barangays in Davao Region comprising of Davao City, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Compostela Valley Province.
“Mahusay” candidates, Suyco said, have a peace and development platform, models in their barangays, follow the rules of government; and fair treatment of their constituents.
“Maaasahan” candidates should be accessible and can be reached by his constituents especially in times of needs and always ready to help for peace and order in the communities.
According to Suyco, those who will be elected will undergo training before they can assume their post. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)
