PDP-LABAN VP for Northern Mindanao and MRRD-NECC Interim Regional
President Alexander C. Paurom has endorsed a qualified candidate for the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary in the person of lawyer
Franklin Quijano.
Paurom, in his open letter published in social media platform, Facebook,
writes to President Rodrigo Duterte to talk into appointing Quijano who
"will be a terrific leader for our country, and will rebuild confidence in
our nation for its people in the local government."
Earlier, Senate President Aquilino Martin "Koko" Pimentel III
was said to recognize the former Iligan City mayor as the most qualified and
most experienced person ever to be endorsed for DILG Secretary.
To continue, Paurom shared that Quijano has been in the public service
for almost twenty-five years and known for his platform which is "If you
want to build a Nation, Build a Character". I realize I am more
comfortable with service than being public," which he considers the strong
will of Quijano for the nation.
"In the good governance, it had been even greater latitude to make
monumental decisions with lasting consequences. Not infrequently, A Secretary
who lack deep knowledge of true responsive governance can make major mistakes,
as sec. Sueno, Peter La Vina did in their most political undoings. This is why
PDP LABAN-MRRD-NECC had been unified in our position. This is the unity that
can make a valid, a very relevant and responsive local government," he
added.
Alex concluded he endorsed Quijano for he will use his leadership,
diplomacy, and negotiating skills to advance DILG into a greater nation.
Paurom's letter mentioned about the continued effort for social
innovation in Mindanao Island "under the tutelage of Atty. Frank Quijano
and several other PDP-Laban lawyers.”
Paurom added that Quijano "will use his leadership, diplomacy and
negotiating skills to advance DILG into a greater heights as “he knows every
aspect of the local government and can gauge and influence their actions. In
turn, they know him to be both tough and trustworthy – two essential qualities
for dealing with both friends and foes."
"With Atty Quijano's long history of working with the most dedicated
public servants; I expect he will appoint a talented team of experienced
veterans combined with dedicated new faces across the political and geographic
spectrum that represents country's great diversity. This is what capable
leaders like Atty. Quijano do so well."
"For all these reasons we endorsed Atty. Franklin Quijano. We humbly
urge you, Mr. President, to appoint Mayor Quijano and let him take the helm. He
is the right leader for this trying. As DILG secretary, Mayor Quijano will make
your personal quest as president more fortified and even greater, " Paurom
ended his letter.