Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan called on Manilenyos to take into heart the "Bagong Pilipinas" oath and hymn which the city began to include in the city’s flag-raising ceremony at the Manila City Hall on Monday, June 10.
The mayor explained that this is pursuant to Memorandum No. 52 issued by Malacañang to all government agencies, schools and local governments that are being encouraged to play the hymn and recite the Bagong Pilipinas oath during their flagraising.
“Akmang-akma ito para sa isang pagbabago na dapat isinasapuso natin para sa isang bagong Pilipinas. Kung kayo ay nakinig sa panata, ito na ang panahon ng pagabago. Kailangan nating makisabay sa bagong panahon at siyempre, ayaw nating mahuli ang ating lungsod kaya twina, sa flagraising ay lagi nating ipinapaalala ang ating mga tungkulin kung paano mapararating sa ating mga kababayan ang tapat, malinis at maayos na pamamahala (This is in tune with the change that we should take to heart for a new Philippines. If you have listened to the vow, this is the time of change. We have to keep up with the new era, we don't want our city be left behind. In the flag-raising ceremony, we are always reminded of our duties on how to achieve honest, clean, and orderly governance)," Lacuna-Pangan said.
She urged all the heads of departments, bureaus, and offices in the city government to give priority to programs and projects that will directly benefit Manilenyos.
The mayor also urged the officials, employees, and residents of Manila to take part in the activities that have been lined up in celebration of the city's 453rd founding anniversary on June 24.
She also lauded the city officials and employees who will be given recognition for their loyalty and service for the past many years.
Outstanding Manileños will also be honored for their significant contribution to the progress of Manila.