By Michael Medina
Chief Editor
The Philippine Preview
Clarin, Misoc—Running for mayor may be
tough but it is easy getting there if you have the inspiration to win; bolstered by your
love and dedication to serve the people, Marisa “Isay” Long Villa said.
“Gusto ko mag-promote ug peace and
order, kanang adunay kalinaw, pakighiusa ug pakigsandurot sa tanan regardless
of political colors,” she said in an interview.
“Ang butang nga naka patukmod nako nga
modagan kini ang gugma nako sa lungsod,” she added.
Villa said that growing up in her hometown
has guaranteed what she is today, with the many of the same familiar faces from
her childhood and what she’s been up to, even without the benefit of being luxurious.
“Kining lumad ta nga nagpuyo sa usa ka
lugar, nailhan nato halos tanang tawo, atoang mga kadugo, halos tanan paryente
hinungdan nga masud-ong nato ang ilang kahimtang,” Villa stressed.
“Atong nasuroy ang Clarin sukad sa gamay
pa ta, dula-dula sa mga suuk-suuk nga lugar ug dili malikayan nga makalantaw
dili lang sa atong kaugalingon kondili sa uban usab.”
She clarified that this didn’t stunt her
emotional maturity as she sees now is the time to actually “grow up”
and be responsible.
“Moabot atong panahon ba nga mohamtong
atong edad, mag-expand sad ang panglantaw nato sa kinabuhi nga kinahanglan kita
mo-share sa atong kahibalo ngadto sa mga tawo kay atoa silang gihigugma,” she
said.
“Hatagan nato sila ug good governance,
not only made possible through infrastuctures kondili mga nindot nga projects
nga anaay impact sa kada pamilya,” she outlines her blueprint.
Villa shared a decent civil society’s basic
needs include safe water, food, medical care, environmental conservation and
education and all these is what a new governance in her town must meet.
“Wala man nagkulang ang gobyerno karon
but the implementation must reach all sector of the general public, especially
those who need it most,” she ended.