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Reelected mayor: Progress in Batac continues


 
Local election officials proclaim re-elected Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua as winner in the May 13, 2019 midterm election. Mr. Chua promises to continue his programs in all sectors for the betterment of all the BatacqueƱo. 

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By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter

Batac City—“Agtultuloy latta iti napudno ken naayat a pinagserbi kenni BatacqueƱo tapnu sangsangkamaysa iti pinangpatibker ti adigi iti pinagdur-as”.

This was the statement reelected Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua said after his proclamation as in the 2019 midterm elections.

Mr. Chua begins his second term as mayor on June 30, 2019.

Mr. Chua said his programs and advocacies in the field of education, agriculture, infrastructures, health, social protection, tourism and all continues for the people of Batac and the city.

He stressed that there is a need to complete and finish all the existing projects and programs of the city government now before starting new projects.

He added that rigid planning is very important as a basis for a better outcome in terms of a long-term projects.

“Because 10 years from now, the city of Batac will become a very progressive city in terms of booming establishments which follows the increase number of populace and vehicles as well,” Mr. Chua said.

“It is a long process ngem adda tay namnama wennu assurance,” Mr. Chua added.

He said that the city’s vision and mission will all be achieved with the help of the new set of officials in the city of Batac.

Relative to this, Mr. Chua will be writing the Commission on Audit (COA) to clarify what the city government needs to do to complete the Batac City Hall annex.

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