Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and Manila Vice Mayor John Marvin "Yul Servo" Nieto expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Muslim community in Manila for their unwavering support following the formalization of their commitment to continue backing Lacuna and Servo’s leadership.
During the Manila Muslim Pledge of Loyalty event held in Quiapo, Manila, the mayor thanked the members of the Muslim community for their trust.
"Maraming, maraming salamat sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim, sa inyong muling pagtitiwala at makakaasa po kayong lahat na hinding-hindi namin kayo pababayaan at lalong-lalo na, hinding-hindi namin kayo iiwan (Thank you very much to our Muslim brothers and sisters, for your renewed trust and you can all hope that we will never abandon and leave you)," the mayor said during the event, which was attended by a large crowd of supporters.
She added, "Bilang inyong ina, mananatili nating pangunahing prayoridad ang kalusugan, karunungan, kabuhayan, kaayusan at kaunlaran. Lahat po kayo kasama, dahil lahat mahalaga (As your mother, our top priority will remain health, wisdom, livelihood, order, and prosperity. You are all included, because all are important.)"
The event was sponsored by Barangay Chairmen Omaiya Sharief and Sultan Suharto Buleg Al-Hajj.
They said that the event was a celebration of the deepening ties between the mayor and Manila’s Muslim community, with the leaders reaffirming their collective commitment to the city's growth and development.
Lacuna-Pangan and Servo also expressed their gratitude to the mayor for her effective governance and care for the people of Manila, particularly the city’s Muslim residents.
"In the hands of our mayor, we are assured that Manila is in good hands. Not only does she work tirelessly for our city, but as a doctor, she also understands the importance of healthcare for Manilans," said Chairman Sharief.
Chairman Buleg Al-Hajj also highlighted the mayor's commitment to serving the people.
"Sa abot ng aming makakaya, kami ay magbibigay ng walang kapantay na suporta... Napakaganda ng ginagawang paglilingkod ng ating mayora... Mayroon na tayong mayor, mayroon pa tayong doktora na bukod sa naglilingkod ay nanggagamot sa mga maysakit nang walang sinisingil na anuman. Yan ang tunay na lingkod ng bayan (To the best of our ability, we will provide unparalleled support... The service our mayor is doing is wonderful... We already have a mayor, we even have a doctor who, apart from serving, treats the sick without charging anything. That is the true servant of the people)," he added.