Lito Atienza Is Thankful For All The Endosement

May 6, 2010

Various religious groups, including the influential Iglesia ni Cristo have endorsed the candidacy of comebacking Manila Mayor Lito Atienza.

Apart from INC, Atienza is also being supported by Brother Mike Velarde of El Shaddai, Ustadz Ahmad Barcelom of the Manila Muslim community, Parish Councils of Manila as well as the majority of the city’s barangay chairmen, barangay councilors and watchmen and the pro-poor organization People’s Movement Against Poverty (PMAP).

It is widely known that the Iglesia ni Cristo has a huge following in the city. With the endorsement of the group, Atienza gains another 5 percent solid votes.

Based on the survey conducted last April 29, Atienza gained a 7 percentage lead against his toughest rival, incumbent Mayor Alfredo Lim. With the INC votes, it can now be considered that Atienza is 12 percent leading against his opponent.

Meanwhile, El Shaddai leader Mike Velarde earlier said Manila needs a pro-life mayor.

“Lito Atienza is not only pro-life, but also pro-good government,” he added.

According to Msgr. Mel David, one of Atienza’s spiritual advisers, he knows the former Environment secretary too well. “He has a good heart and he is very sincere in wanting to uplift the lives of Manilans. He is pro-God and represents good governance.”

On the other hand, PMAP president Ronald Lumbao said he endorsed the candidacy of Atienza because apart from being a God-fearing person, he believes that the former Environment secretary has a genuine concern to help and improve the plight of the poor.

“His programs answer the needs of the poor community of Manila. He’s very much unlike the incumbent mayor who doesn’t care about the less fortunate,” Lumbao said.

The Muslim community also back Atienza’s candidacy, saying he maintains friendship and communication with them despite the difference in belief and religion.

Meanwhile, 650 out of the 897 barangay chairmen, and most of the barangay kagawads and tanods said that they witnessed how the former and present mayor managed the city. They claimed that they were able to prove that Atienza is the one who has a genuine heart to help the people, especially the poor.

Atienza said he is grateful for all the endorsements. He thanked all those who believe in him and his programs and vowed to do his best to improve the quality of life of the Manilans by creating jobs and provide livelihood and other opportunities for all.


Lito Atienza Is The Best Man To Vote For Manila Mayor

April 20, 2010

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza by a thousand mile is the best man to vote for mayor of the nation’s capital in this coming election 2010.The former DENR secretary has years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record which make him the best person to win the much-coveted seat of the city mayor of this once glamorous and beautiful city. Atienza, the only mayor who won three consecutive three-year mandates, is well-admired by the entire city for being a true statesman and a father to all Manilenos, and for serving selflessly for the people of the city. One can just look at the former mayor’s countless achievements and numerous completed projects when he was still at the helm to be able to see vividly how this man has completely dedicated himself in uplifting and changing the lives of the Manilenos particularly the impoverished.

We do not have to go the distance to take a glimpse at how Lito Atienza served during his tenure as city mayor.We just have to look at how Manila was and the lives of its residents were three years ago. The Atienza administration is highlighted by the significant changes in the lives and welfare of Manila’s poorest residents.Atineza’s pro-poor programs and priority projects have earned him the recognition as one of the most loved and respected leaders in the city’s rich political history.

Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished city mayors of Manila, and there is no doubt that he is indeed a true statesman and a dedicated public servant. During his tenure as city mayor; Atienza has transformed and uplifted the lives of the city’s poorest residents. Atienza lobbied for the efficient delivery of basic services as apparent in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor.He addressed and included all of the social needs of his beloved Manilenos in his programs and priority projects including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza has built and launched housing projects and land acquisition programs for the city’s homeless residents. The former Manila mayor also enriched the coffers of the city’s public hospitals and health centers, as part of his efforts in improving the city’s healthcare services for its residents. This move has allowed public hospitals to purchase new medical equipment and medicines for enhanced healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city’s impoverished residents. The city of Manila which has earned the distinction of being a haven to the most notorious hold-up artists and pickpockets; has experienced the best peace and order situation under his leadership. During his tenure, the city was able to record its lowest crime levels in years due to Atienza’s substantial attempt in eradicating the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Atienza also provided public school students with free education and school. It was also during his tenure that the city’s universities and colleges were improved as part of his efforts in providing the city’s residents with an affordable and quality college education.The former mayor of Manila during his leadership has started the Manila Youth games, which has been very helpful to many of the city’s budding and promising athletes.In addition, to help the city’s talented youth, Atienza provided free training of children who are talented in the fields of music and dance with the help of Manila’s top dancers and singers. The city’s senior residents have also benefited from the former mayor’s program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

Aside from the improved delivery of basic services which has transformed the lives of the poor, Atienza has also put the city of Manila back in the tourists’ map and in the list of top tourists’ destinations of the country. Atienza has also batted for the beautification and improvement of the city’s old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions. One of the most remarkable projects of the former mayor is the upgrading of the city’s bay area commonly known as the “Baywalk”, which has allowed city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to take pleasure in alfresco dining and listening to fine music while watching the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset.It was also during his tenure that the city’s navigation and travel were improved due to the drastic improvements made in the city’s infrastructure.

Former Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza‘s unblemished tenure as city mayor along with his numerous achievements are clear indications that he is the best man to vote for in this coming election 2010. The former Manila mayor deserves to win the mayoralty seat anew due to his outstanding achievements as a public servant and his vast experience and knowledge on being a true statesman who works for the greater good of people.


Lito Atienza: Why We Should Vote For Him Again

April 14, 2010

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza without any doubt is the most eligible person to vote for mayor of the nation’s capital in this coming election 2010. The former DENR secretary possess years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record which make him the most eligible person to win the much-coveted seat as the city mayor of this once glamorous and beautiful city.Atienza, the only leader elected for three consecutive three-year mandates, is revered by the entire city for being a true statesman and a father to all Manilenos, and for serving selflessly for the people of the city. One can just look at the former mayor’s countless achievements and numerous completed projects when he was still at the helm to be able to see vividly how this man has completely dedicated himself in uplifting and changing the lives of the Manilenos particularly the impoverished.

We do not have to go the distance to take a glimpse at how Lito Atienza served during his tenure as city mayor.We just have to take note of how Manila was and the living conditions of its residents were three years ago.The Atienza administration is characterized by the radical development of the lives and welfare of Manila’s poorest residents. Atienza’s pro-poor programs and priority projects have turned him into one of the most loved and respected leaders in the city’s rich political history.

Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished city mayors of Manila, and there is no doubt that he is indeed a true statesman and a dedicated public servant. During his tenure as city mayor; Atienza has significantly transformed and enhanced the living conditions of the city’s poorest residents.Atienza pushed for the effective delivery of basic services as evident in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor. He was successful in addressing almost all of the social needs of his beloved Manilenos in his programs and priority projects including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza built and provided housing projects and land acquisition programs for the city’s homeless residents. The former Manila mayor also added more financial resources for the city’s public hospitals and health centers, as part of his efforts in improving the city’s healthcare services for its residents. This program has enabled public hospitals to acquire new medical equipment and medicines for improved healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city’s impoverished residents.The city of Manila which has gained its recognition as a haven to the most notorious hold-up artists and pickpockets; has had the best peace and order situation under his leadership. During his leadership, the city recorded its lowest crime levels in years due to Atienza’s dedication in ridding the whole city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Atienza also provided public school students with free education and school. It was also under his leadership that the city’s universities and colleges were enhanced as part of his efforts in providing the city’s residents with an affordable and quality college education. The former mayor of Manila during his tenure has also launched the Manila Youth games, which has benefited a lot of the city’s budding and promising athletes. In addition, to help the city’s talented youth, Atienza provided free training of children who are talented in the fields of music and dance with the help of Manila’s top dancers and singers. The city’s senior residents were also able to enjoy greater benefits from the former mayor’s program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

Aside from the enhanced delivery of basic services which has changed the lives of the poor, Atienza has also out the city of Manila back in the tourists’ map and in the list of top tourists’ destinations of the country. Atienza has also prioritized for the beautification and development of the city’s old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions.One of the most popular projects of the former mayor is the development of the city’s bay area commonly known as the “Baywalk”, which has enabled city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to enjoy alfresco dining and listening to fine music while enjoying the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset. It was also during his leadership that the city’s navigation and travel were made better due to the drastic improvements made in the city’s infrastructure.

No one is more eligible to hold the position as city mayor than former mayor Lito Atienza. The former Manila mayor is the most accomplished and experienced among other bets in this coming election 2010. His achievements and countless completed projects and programs are testimonies to his being a true statesman and a dedicated public servant serving selflessly for the good of many people.


Lito Atienza And What He Has Done For The Manilenos

March 19, 2010

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished leaders in the rich history of the nation’s capital. His resume speaks of countless accomplishments and completed projects, all of which has benefited his beloved Manilenos. The Atienza administration is best described by the drastic enhancement of the lives and welfare of Manila’s poorest residents. A true statesman and a public servant, Atienza is well-regarded by the city’s impoverished residents due to his pro-poor programs and priority projects.

Under his leadership as Manila mayor, Atienza has ventured his efforts on the delivery of basic social services to the poor.This is particularly seen in the programs and priority projects that he launched during his term as city mayor.Lito Atienza started several flagship programs and priority projects that were all dedicated to the poor.These projects and programs were catered for almost all social aspects and needs including housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

A lot of homeless and impoverished Manilenos were awarded with free house and lot under Atienza’s housing and land acquisition projects.Lito Atienza together with non-government organizations such ad Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity constructed thousands of houses in the 50-hectare Baseco area, all of which were rightfully given to the homeless city residents.Atienza has also started affordable housing projects for the middle class during his term.The former mayor has created the Nagtahan Housing and UN Gardens which have benefited many homeless middle class families.

To meet the healthcare needs of the city residents, Lito Atienza started Sama sa Masa, a program which provides every barangay with free check ups, free medical services and medicines.Public city hospitals also benefited from a bigger budget allocation for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines.During his administration, Manila had the lowest crime rates in years. This is due to Atienza’s substantial attempt in eradicating the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Public school students have also benefited from free education and school supplies as part of Atienza’s program for education, which he believes is the answer to poverty.The city’s universities and colleges were also enhanced during his administration and have provided the city’s youth with an affordable college education. Atienza also supported many potential and young athletes of the city by launching the Manila Youth Games, which has helped these young athletes in getting the necessary training and exposure to competition. Atienza also launched free training to children who are talented in the field of music and dance with the assistance of Manila’s top dancers and singers.Atienza has pushed for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan which he believes is major environment and public safety threat. During the seventies, Atienza established the Mahal Ko si Lolo, Mahal Ko si Lola movement wherein senior citizens were give special services and big discounts.

In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza plans to continue what he has successfully started during his tenure as city mayor. Atienza will continue improving the delivery of basic social services particularly to the city’s poor residents.Moreover, Atienza continues to be committed in serving his beloved city and the Manilenos. Atienza promised achieve his goal of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for.

One of the most accomplished leaders in the rich history of the nation’s capital, Atienza during his tenure as city mayor, outlined several flagship programs and priority projects that were all designed to benefit the poor. Atienza has also prioritized the delivery of basic social services to the poor. In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza plans to continue what he has successfully started during his tenure as city mayor.


Mayor Of Manila: Atienza Bares His Platform On Social Services

March 19, 2010

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza wants to continue his commitment in serving his beloved city and dearest Manilenos.The former mayor of Manila has decided to join the Manila elections to continue what he has done for the city and its residents after completing a full nine-year term. The only mayor of Manila who has served a full term, Atienza will try to win another three-year mandate as city mayor to fulfill his dream of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for.Atienza one of the most loved and respected leaders of the city, plans to sustain his livelihood programs and effective delivery of other services which has benefited much of the city’s impoverished residents during his tenure as city mayor.

Being a true statesman and a public servant, former Manila mayor Lito Atienza‘s platform “Buhayin Nating Muli and Maynila” will prioritize the social welfare and development of Manila’s residents. One of the foremost priorities of the former mayor of Manila is to improve the local government’s delivery of basic social services. In light of this, Atienza has bared several programs and flagship projects, all of which are designed to benefit the poor residents of Manila. These programs and projects will cover a wide array of social areas including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order and education.

Under Atienza’s administration, Manila’s poor residents were given free housing and land ownership under the former mayor’s housing and land for the landless projects.With the assistance of non-government organizations like Gawad Kalinga and Habitat For Humanity, thousands of houses were built in Baseco, a 50-hectare reclaimed area dedicated for the city’s housing programs. Atienza will prioritize the same massive housing projects in Manila’s impoverished sections including Isla Putting Bato, Parola 1 and 2, among other. Middle class families are also set to benefit from affordable housing programs to be launched by Atienza.

Health care services is also among the top priorities of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza. Atienza has bared his plans to increase the budget allocated for the procurement of medical equipment and medicine to improve the delivery of healthcare services. “Sama sa Masa”, a flagship project of Atienza wherein doctors conduct free medicines and checkups to every barangay of the city; will also be continued. Atienza will also give Manila residents with free dental and eye care.

Improving the peace and order situation in the city is also a major concern of Atienza. Atienza believes that illegal drugs are the major culprit of crimes in the city. As an immediate solution and to lower down the city’s crime rates, Atienza will be hunting down drug syndicates and criminals.Atienza is optimistic that he can provide Manilenos with a peaceful environment wherein anyone can live without fear and unmindful of their safety.

Atienza has also put a premium on quality education which he believes is the key for poverty alleviation and upliftment of the lives of the impoverished. Atienza plans to continue providing public school students with free education, school supplies and even school shoes. Manila’s public universities like Unibersidad de Manila and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila will undergo transformations to provide the city residents with an affordable and quality college education.Atienza will also bring back his non-formal education program wherein unemployed parents and out of school youth can complete their degree in a short time. Under Atienza’s flagship program called Alternative Education, high school students can avail of vocational and technical courses which can help them with their employment. Scholarships and other subsidies will also be continued as part of the former mayor’s platform for education.

Former Manila MayorLito Atienza has pledged several programs for housing, peace and order and education which are designed to benefit the city’s impoverished. The former mayor of Manila has joined the Manila elections and vowed to continue to be committed in uplifting the lives of the city’s impoverished residents. Lito Atienza plans to focus on several programs which are designed to improve the delivery of basic services which will benefit the city’s poorest residents.


Buyahin Nating Muli Ang Maynila Program Of Atienza Centers On Livelihood Development

March 19, 2010

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, one of the most revered leaders of the city; is staging a comeback bid at the city’s mayoralty seat which he vacated after completing a full term. The only mayor in the city’s rich history to serve a full term, Lito Atienza has pledged to continue his devotion and dedication in building the city and improving the lives of the Manilenos. Under his battle cry, “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila”, Atienza has outlined several infrastructure projects and livelihood programs which are dedicated to benefit the city’s residents.

The program “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila” of Lito Atienza is part of fulfilling the former mayor’s vision of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for.To achieve this goal, the former Manila mayor has vowed to continue his livelihood and economic projects to improve the living conditions within the city. Atienza has also pledged to provide city residents with a better chance of improving their lives through job creation, livelihood programs, decent shelter, and education and learning opportunities. Moreover, Atienza has promised to exert all the necessary efforts to help the city’s unemployed residents and provide them with employment opportunities. “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila” focuses on the city’s economy which is seen by Atienza as the effective remedy against poverty and can help in developing self-reliance among the city’s impoverished residents. Among the primary economic programs of Lito Atienza is providing employment opportunities for the city’s unemployed and providing the necessary financial support for small and medium enterprises which can fuel job creation. The economic program is composed of a number of projects, all of which are dedicated to improve the quality of life of the people of Manila particularly those who are impoverished.

Atienza will priotize the protection of the rights and interests of the pedicab and tricycle drivers by requiring them to secure a license.With this program, illegal activities like unlawful collections and extortions from these small operators and drivers will be prevented. Atienza has also promised to organize the vendors operating within the city. Atienza has planned on launching an organized vending program in which vendors will be relegated to operate in certain areas only, as a way to improve the convenience of their customers and to help these vendors earn more.

To help the city’s small entrepreneurs including vendors, drivers and ordinary workers, Atienza will establish cooperatives where members can avail of loans and capital for their livelihood. Atienza will also encourage the city’s residents to raise herbal plants as a livelihood alternative. In this program, every barangay will take part in the planting of herbal plants like lagundi, oregano, aloe vera, malunggay and tanglad. The grown herbal plants will be collected and purchased by the local government and will be sold to the companies who use them.

Atienza will also launch skills and livelihood training for the city’s unemployed residents. Skills and livelihood training will cover short courses on cellphone repair, restaurant and hotel services, haircutting, reflexology, dress making and many more. Atienza will also introduce waste management programs that can generate money.Under this program, residents will be educated on the proper way to make charcoal from wastes as a way of providing them with livelihood.

Former Manila mayor, Lito Atienza has vowed to continue his dedication and commitment in uplifting the lives of the city’s impoverished residents. Under his program, “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila“, Atienza plans to focus on the city’s economy which he views as the immediate solution to address the poverty incidence in the city. As part of the program, Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to address the city’s unemployment and lack of livelihood opportunities.


Mayor Of Manila And Atienza’s Comeback Bid

March 19, 2010

Among the most distinguished political personalities who joined the Manila elections is former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.Atienza is expected as one of the early favorites in the mayoralty race due to his years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record. Atienza’s colorful political career has spanned for almost four decades now, a clear indication on how he has lived his life as a statesman and public servant.Atienza’s stint as Manila mayor is characterized by a radical transformation of the city’s old and forgotten tourist areas, and the improved living conditions of city folks.

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, who holds the record as the only mayor who has served a full term, is one of the most revered leaders in the city’s rich political history.His resume can speak volumes of achievements and completed projects which have benefited a lot of Manilenos. As a way to accomplish his vision of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for; the former mayor of Manila is embarking on a comeback bid at the mayoralty seat.Atienza will be continuing his commitment to serve his beloved city and its residents under his program “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila.”

The former mayor of Manila has vowed to continue his crusade against poverty and uplift the living conditions of the city’s impoverished residents. For him, improving the living conditions of the city’s residents must be spearheaded by the local government through an effective delivery of basic services. Atienza will ensure an improved delivery of basic services especially to Manila’s poorest residents. To achieve his goal, former Manila mayor Lito Atienza has outlined several livelihood and economic projects to improve the living conditions within the city.

As part of his program “Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila.”, Atienza plans on improving the delivery of basic services as a way of extending the local government’s help in uplifting the lives of the city folks. Atienza will be launching several programs aimed to benefit the city’s poorest residents.These programs will cover a wide array of services including housing programs, improved healthcare services, enhanced peace and order situation, access to education, sports development, improving the arts and culture, caring for the nature and welfare of the citizens. Some of these projects have already been established during Atienza’s tenure as Manila mayor.

Atienza will continue to provide affordable housing and land acquisition programs for the poor. With the help of non-government organizations like Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, Atienza plans to build affordable houses in the city’s poorest sections including Isla Putting Bato, Parola 1 and 2, and Baseco. Improved healthcare services are among the chief projects of Atienza.Atienza will allocate a huge portion of the city’s budget in the procurement of medical equipment and medicines, and to sustain the city’s free healthcare services including free check ups and medicines.

Atienza also plans to hunt down drug traffickers and syndicates as part of improving the peace and order situation of the city. The former mayor will also devote a big portion of the city’s resources into education to sustain the delivery of free education, free school supplies, affordable college education and alternative education that offers vocational and technical courses for all Manilenos. The development of sports, culture and arts is also among the key advocacies of Atienza as a way of extending the city government’s support to the promising talents of the city.As a former Environment secretary, Atienza also plans to promote policies which can ensure the protection of nature as well as of the public including the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan . Senior citizens can also avail of great discounts and other benefits as part of Atienza’s program dedicated for the welfare of the older citizens of the city.

Former mayor of manila Lito Atienza, considered as a favorite in this coming Manila elections; has vowed to continue his dedication and commitment in uplifting the lives of the city’s residents. Atienza plans to focus on the local government’s delivery of basic services as a way of addressing the poverty incidence in the city. Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to improve the delivery of basic services which will benefit the city’s poorest residents.


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