Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hon. Antonino "Tony" G. Calixto takes oath as Pasay Mayor


Pasay City Mayor-elect Antonino “Tony” G. Calixto took his oath of office last June 30 at the Shrine of St. Therese at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City along with his sister, Congresswoman-elect Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano, who was elected as the city’s new solon with the city’s four councilors.

The oath-taking ceremonies, administered by Executive Judge Pedro Corales, of the Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC), also included city councilors Richard Advincula, Rey Padua, Ian Vendivel, and Ed Advincula.

“God works in mysterious ways at lahat ng nangyayari ay kaloob ng kanyang magandang plano para sa atin. Hindi maalis sa aking isipan kung gaano kagaling an gating Maykapal sa pagdadama sa Kanyang presensiya. Ipinaalala Niya sa akin na ang laaht ng nangyayari sa Pasay ay may kaugnayan sa paglilingkod ng aking ama, ang dating Mayor ng Pasay na si Eduardo “Duay” Calixto, the new chief executive said.

In his speech, the mayor also stressed that his administration will focus on cleanliness, health, and peace and order. It will also maintain its fight against criminality and the proliferation of illegal drugs along with the campaign on education.

He likewise thanked former Mayor Wenceslao “Peewee” B. Trinidad who once became his mentor during his early stints in the city. He also thanked Vice Mayor-elect Marlon Pesebre, City Councilors Grace Santos, Bong Tolentino, Pinky Lyn Francisco, and Abet Alvina who witnessed event.

The City Chief Executive also reiterated that his administration fosters unity and welcomes everyone.

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