Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan expressed her heartfelt gratitude to City Administrator Bernardito “Bernie” Ang and all the dedicated personnel of the Office of the City Administrator (OCA) for their key role in the ongoing success of her administration.
In a statement, Mayor Lacuna-Pangan highlighted the crucial contributions of Ang, noting that his leadership has been vital in ensuring the smooth implementation and success of the city’s programs.
She commended the City Administrator for his tireless efforts in facilitating city projects and maintaining the efficient functioning of various city offices.
“Si City Administrator Bernie Ang ang siyang naniniguro na lahat ng gawaing panglungsod ay natutupad nang mabilis at maayos (City Administrator Bernie Ang is the one who ensures that all city initiatives are accomplished quickly and efficiently)," Mayor Lacuna-Pangan said.
She said that as an extension of the Mayor’s office, the OCA plays a key role in coordinating and overseeing the various departments, bureaus, and offices of the city, ensuring that each one operates smoothly and efficiently.
Mayor Lacuna-Pangan emphasized that the OCA’s efforts directly contribute to achieving the administration's vision of a “Magnificent Manila.”
“Napakabigat ang responsibilidad ng Office of the City Administrator,” the Mayor continued. “Ang kanilang trabaho ay hindi lang pamahalaan ang mga departments kundi tiyakin na ang bawat serbisyo ay maayos at tapat na naipapasa sa mga mamamayan ng Maynila (The responsibility of the Office of the City Administrator is immense. Their work is not only to manage the various departments but to ensure that every service is delivered properly and with honesty to the people of Manila)."
She further expressed her deep appreciation for the OCA under Ang’s leadership, describing them as partners in shaping the city’s public image and delivering quality services.
Assistant City Administrator Joy Dawis also shared the OCA’s accomplishments, noting that the office plays a central role in ensuring that the city’s operations run like a well-oiled machine.
She said the OCA supports the mayor in establishing an orderly and effective governance structure, making sure that all city units function seamlessly to achieve their goals.
She added that under Ang’s leadership, the OCA has also been tasked with heading or serving as subhead in various city committees, councils, and task forces, such as the Local Finance Committee, Manila Anti-Drug Abuse Council, Manila Peace and Order Council, and the Solid Waste Management Board, among others.
Dawis disclosed that the OCA has worked diligently to document the city’s achievements, helping Manila secure its Seal of Good Local Governance, as well as various local and international awards.
"Ang aming tanggapan ay masinop na nagtala ng mga nagawa at tagumpay ng pamahalaang-lungsod, at ito’y naging bahagi ng ating tagumpay sa mga parangal (Our office has diligently documented the accomplishments and successes of the city government, and this has been part of our achievement in receiving awards),” she added.
With the ongoing commitment of the OCA and its dedicated team, the mayor said the Manila continues to make strides toward greater governance and enhanced public service, working toward a more prosperous future for all Manileños.