Vico Sotto aims for CHANGE & TRANSPARENCY in Pasig as he runs for Mayor
2019 Elections Saturday, May 04, 2019
Behind the boyish charms comes a brave disposition. Vico Sotto showcases a future public servant who wants nothing but to bring CHANGE in Pasig City.
Vico Sotto, 29 years old, is the son of television host and comedian Vic Sotto and actress/ host Coney Reyes. In case the Vico wins the upcoming election, he will be Pasig’s first local executive with a surname other than Eusebio in almost three decades.
In 1992, Vicente “Enteng” Eusebio — the family’s patriarch — was elected as the city’s mayor. When his nine-year term ended in 2001, he was succeeded by his wife, Soledad Cruz-Eusebio. Vicente again ran in 2004 while Robert ran in 2007 and served as mayor until 2013. Sotto is expected to go up against incumbent re-electionist Roberto “Bobby” Eusebio. Since then, it's been 27 years since the Eusebio's have reign in Pasig City.
Vico took up AB Political Science at Ateneo de Manila University and took Master's Degree in Public Management at Ateneo School of Government.
He served as a councilor of Pasig for one term and he proposed the bill "Pasig Transparency Ordinance" which is the first local law about Freedom of Information in Metro Manila. Some of his experience in the government office were: He is a Project Associate at Board Member for Government Watch, Inc. , a volunteer at the Offiuce of Rep. Roman Romulo, Legislative Staff Officer at Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Quezon City, Intern at Miriam Center for Peace Education, Professorial Lecturer at Arellano University and Professional Fellow Youth Southeast Asdian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).
Vico shared his plans and platform for Pasig City which includes the following:
1. KALUSUGAN NG PANGKALAHATAN
Libreng konsultasyon, gamot, ospital at iba pang gastusing medikal. Sa ospital o healthcare pa lang, ibibigay na ang kinakailangan, di na kailangan pumila pa sa City Hall para humingi ng tulong.
Paggamit ng isang modernong Health IT System.
Unti-unting paglipat tungo sa "primary" o "preventive" healthcare.
Anuman ang mangyari sa "Universal Health Care" sa nasyonal, kaya na natin magpatupad ng lokal na bersyon nito. (Nasa 2.4 bilyong piso ang kakailanganin kada taon. 10.7 bilyon na ang budget ng Pasig).
2. PABAHAY
Tulungan ang bawat pamiloyang Pasigueno na magkaroon ng sariling tahanan.
Pagsasagawa ng publikong inbentaryo ng lahat ng lupain sa Pasig. Suriin ang istado ng mga lupang sumailalim sa mga housing program (katulad ng Community Mortgage Program).
Kung kailngan ng relokasyon, prioridad ang ON-SITE at IN-CITY.
Walang relokasyon kung hindi maayos ang mga pangunahing serbisyo at may kabuhayan sa bagong lugar.
Yakapin ang "People's Plan" kasama ang tao sa pagbubuo ng plano para sa kanilang pamayanan.
Wasakin ang palakasan system.
3. EDUKASYON
Uunlad lang ang bayan kung edukadong de kalidad ang mamamayan.
Palawakin ang Scholarship Program, walang matatanggal na iskolar. Ang tatanggalin lang ay yung mga requirements na nagpapahirap sa mga mag-aaral katulad ng ticket sa Christmas Party, at t-shirt na may bayad.
Ayusin ang sistema para Hunyo pa lang, matatanggap na ng mga mag-aaral ang mga school supplies (hindi na rin kailngan ang cedula).
Palakasin ang Local School Board para kasama ang mamamayan sa pagbabalangkas ng palno para sa halos 1 bilyong piso na Special Education Fund. Paramihin ang mga independent NGO/PTA na nakaupo saboard na ito.
Magsagawa ng "Summer Reading Camp" para sa mga kabataang hindi pa marunong o hirap pang magbasa.
Magsagawa ng "Teacher's Training Camps" para matulungan ang mga guro na patuloy na maitaas ang antas ng mga pampublikong paaralan.
4. KONSULTASYON BAGO AKSYON
Patakaran man sa TODA o presyo ng puwesto sa palengke, lahat ng aksyon ay dadaan sa makabuluhang konsultasyon.
Hindi mananatiling benepisyaryo lamang ang mga Pasigueno, kundi ituturing na partner ng gobyerno.
Buhayin ang "local special bodies" katulad ng City/Baranggay Development Councils, Peace and Order Council at Local Housing Board.
Magbuo ng mga "sectoral council" katulad ng Transport Council, (para sa mga TODA jeep, motorista atbp.)
5. LABAN KONTRA KORAPSYON
Mamuno ng tapat. Hindi tatanggap ng kahit piso mula sa mga lagay, kickback o S.O.P. mula sa mga proyekto ng gobyerno.
Buong pagpapatupad ng Pasig Transparency (Freedom of Information) Oridnance of 2018.
Pagtatag ng Government Efficiency and Anti-Corruption Commision.
Pagpapatupad ng Government Watch upang makatulong labanan ang katiwalian.
Lahat ng bidding, may tagamasid na NGO/CSO.
One Stop Shop para sa mga transaksyon sa City Hall, upang maging mas mabilis ang proseso ng gobyerno at mabawasan ang mga pagkakataon para sa lagayan.
Vico shared that his parents, both Vic and Coney have been very supportive of his decision to run as Mayor in Pasig. Although they were hesitant at first, fearing for his security and how politics run, they still gave him the best of support and guidance that he can receive.
Vico with parents Vic and Coney
His parents advice to him is to always take care of himself and be the best that he can be so that he can serve well and give his 101% to the people.
Not only Vic and Coney supprts Vico but the whole Sotto clan also showed support to his candidacy. According to Vico, Danica and Paulina went door to door to promote Vico in Pasig and even other family members. He is grateful for all the support and guidance he is getting from the family, also from one of his mentor, his brother L.A. Mumar.
If Pasigueños want CHANGE, then VICO SOTTO is the answer. Someone who will be as dedicated and true to being a public servant.
