𝗔𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹': 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗢𝗰𝗰 𝗴𝘂𝘃'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

 

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL—Over time, the province of Misamis Occidental has evidently evinced from being a humble place to a prominent locality that is bound to embrace more developments in all aspects.

This, as the Asenso administration led by working Governor Henry S. Oaminal intensified his commitment of building a brand new province that is marked as safer, fairer, and more prosperous while continuously adapting and thriving throughout his leadership.

In the realization of this aim, the administration is remembered to have crafted a vision dubbed as Asenso Misamis Occidental, an endeavour focused on spotlighting the pursuit of nurturing their tourism destinations, and venturing into agricultural and investment hubs that shall be known in the whole island of Mindanao as God-loving, family-centered, and empowering people to live in a safe, secure, and disaster-resilient environment.

Governor Oaminal stressed that through this effort and alongside the competent and dynamic leaders under his helm, he intended to be inclined towards achieving a sustainable economy for the betterment and eased lives of Misamisnons.

“We can all bear witness, as our beloved Misamis Occidental moves progressively to a more dynamic provincial government that will fully realize its vision and fulfill its mission to its constituents and stakeholders,” he said

Oaminal underscored that in consistency with his previous initiative, his vision is also fully grounded on 5Ms which stands for Misamisnons Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon (Misamisnon to live peacefully, productively and joyfully).

Amplifying dev't agenda for upgraded life status

Pushing for a leveled up status of living for his entire constituency, Governor Oaminal bared that he is more dedicated in fostering onindustries which belong to the regional development agenda, and are also adopted and bannered by the province.

Among these is promoting and investing in agriculture, fishery, and eco-cultural tourism programs in accordance with their goal of making a name in agri-fishery and eco-cultural tourism sectors.

For agriculture, Governor Oaminal brought into reality his program called Asenso Rice Farmers Full Assistance, targeting to sustain food self-sufficiency levels through giving aid to farmers whom he acknowledged as heroes bringing food to every household's tables.

In this manner, he saw that the yield or output of the rice farmers would be increased, with the production cost lowered, and the total income pulled up.

Apart from agriculture and tourism, Governor Oaminal underlined the provision of affordable and accessible health services as another priority, especially for those classified as underprivileged, maintaining that a healthy life leads to a happy and prosperous community while healthy communities result in a stronger local economy.

Digging into this prime concern, he mentioned that for many years, he has always heard challenges pertaining to the congestion of hospitals, and insufficient medical supplies and equipment, among others.

Due to this, Governor Oaminal recognized the drastic necessity to materialize feasible remedies, and improve their health spaces.

“We saw the need to really upgrade our hospital facilities to cater to the overwhelming health needs of our people,” he said.

Keeping grounded on noble 'Asenso' mission

From being a former representative of the people until he was officially hailed as the dad of the province, Governor Oaminal retained his image of being a public servant who is determined as ever to pave the way for more chances for all Misamisnons.

Serving then as a legislator from the second district of the province, he directed his focus on attracting more opportunities and resources for areas under his jurisdiction, believing that this would help his province flourish throughout the time.

With a stronger perseverance, Governor Oaminal set out for a higher position last national and local elections where he clinched his current seat, and garnered high-level expectation from the populace.

He then vowed to be much eager in making his province as one of the top five tourist destinations in Mindanao through pouring in millions worth of budget for the construction of access roads leading towards the potential tourist spots.

Seizing unity from all officials and stakeholders, Governor Oaminal was confident that in the next two years, his province would eventually emerge as one that is favored in the investment map of the country.

“We can all bear witness, as our beloved Misamis Occidental moves progressively to a more dynamic provincial government that will fully realize its vision and fulfill its mission to its constituents and stakeholders,” he added.(PGMO)