Jolo Revilla, best local legislator
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - Vice Governor Ramon Jolo Revilla III was adjudged for the second time as one of the country’s outstanding local legislators.
The recognition was given to the 27-year-old provincial executive by the prestigious award-giving body Superbrands.
The second-in-a-row award was given to Revilla for his performance and accomplishments in local legislation as Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) presiding officer and sincere commitment to public service, youth empowerment and the promotion of moral values.
The Outstanding Local Legislator Awards (OLLA) are being given by Superbrand Marketing International in recognition of the exemplary performance of legislators in the local government level. The awarding ceremony was held last Wednesday at the City Club in Alphaland Building in Makati City.
During the ceremony, the vice governor dedicated his award to his parents, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla and Cavite Second District Representative Lani Mercado-Revilla who, according to him, gave him the courage and strength during the challenging times as second top leader of the province.
“Papa, Mama, with God’s guidance and wisdom, we will hold on. We will continue to serve the Filipino people,” the young Revilla said.
He also said that with the developments, he would strive further, to the best of his ability, to fulfill his duties and obligations to the province and the citizens.
“In the aspect of legislation, we will primarily focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Community Empowerment, Equality of Rights and Social Justice. We will also formulate measures to further ensure the smooth delivery of basic services to the Cavite people,” he said.
The movie and television personality-turned-politician also vowed to continue well the Jolo Cares program, his own multisocial services initiative that tends to proper nutrition and quality standard education, good public health and environmental conservation.
Revilla led the 17-man provincial board in passing more than 50 ordinances in 2013 and 2014, the highest number so far at Cavite SP in terms of legislative works.