{"id":215515,"date":"2019-05-22T23:46:42","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T03:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=215515"},"modified":"2019-05-22T23:46:42","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T03:46:42","slug":"new-senators-urged-to-start-focusing-on-public-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/05\/22\/new-senators-urged-to-start-focusing-on-public-service\/","title":{"rendered":"New senators urged to start focusing on public service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cNow that the political dust has settled with the proclamation of the winners, it is the perfect time for nation-building and for those who triumphed to focus on public service,\u201d said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement. (File Photo<\/a>: Office of the Presidential Spokesperson\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— With all 12 senators-elect officially proclaimed nine days after the May 13 midterm polls, Malaca\u00f1ang on Wednesday urged the winners to buckle down to work and focus on public service.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow that the political dust has settled with the proclamation of the winners, it is the perfect time for nation-building and for those who triumphed to focus on public service,\u201d said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement.<\/p>\n

Panelo also called on everyone \u201cin all sides of the political spectrum\u201d to stop what he described as \u201cexcessive politicking\u201d that has only caused more divisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been magnanimous in victory, thanking those who were defeated in the polls for fighting a good battle. We should all join hands in undertaking measures and projects for the betterment of our country and people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Panelo congratulated the new senators, saying they have been \u201centrusted with the mandate of legislating new policies and programs\u201d.<\/p>\n

He expressed confidence that the new senators will do their best as legislators and enact laws which are both conscientious and beneficial the country and its people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe express confidence that these newly-proclaimed senators will be fealty to their oath, loyal to the Constitution, obedient to the laws of the land,\u201d Panelo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe remain confident that these new senators, as well as the other incumbent senators will join the President in his dedication of spurring inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development, implementing the nation\u2019s most ambitious infrastructure program, and creating a foundation for the establishment of a society that will provide lasting peace for the Filipino people as well as give them comfortable lives,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Panelo also hoped that the new senators would listen to the voice of those who elected them in office.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a grueling battle, it is hoped that the protagonists lay down their political swords, accept the will of the electorate and bow to the majesty of their sovereign voice, by giving their preferred choices a chance of leading the country towards progress,\u201d Panelo said.<\/p>\n

Panelo, meanwhile, described the recently-concluded election as a demonstration of the \u201cvibrancy\u201d of democracy in country.<\/p>\n

The 12 newly-proclaimed senators are reelectionists Senators Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe, Juan Edgardo \u201cSonny\u201d Angara, Aquilino \u201cKoko\u201d Pimentel III, Nancy Binay, former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher \u201cBong\u201d Go, former Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano, former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Ronald \u201cBato\u201d dela Rosa, actor Lito Lapid, former Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos, former Presidential Political Adviser Francis Tolentino, and come-backing Senator Ramon \u201cBong\u201d Revilla.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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