“Agtitinulong tayo, iset aside tayo pailang ti politics… tapno ti kasta ada met maibati tayo nga legacy kadagiti tao’ - Gov. Edduba to gov’t workers in Kalinga

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Governor James S. Edduba once again urged provincial government workers to set politics aside and focus on collective progress, emphasizing that working together as one family is the key to leaving a meaningful legacy for the people of Kalinga.

Edduba made the renewed call during a Management Committee (MANCOM) meeting he chaired on Monday, March 9, at the Kalinga Capitol New Conference Hall, attended by heads and employees of the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) departments and offices.

The meeting covered updates on ongoing and upcoming projects, as well as other national and provincial matters.

Speaking during the gathering, Governor Edduba took the opportunity to remind government workers of their sworn duties, stressing that the way they perform their responsibilities directly affects the lives of communities across Kalinga.

The governor emphasized that progress depends on how well government employees work together as one and avoid being divided by differing political views.

“Daytoy ti kanayon ko ipakpakiusap kadatayo nga agtitinulong tayo koma, iset aside tayo pailang ti politics tapno ti kasta adda met maibati tayo nga mayat a legacy kadagiti tao. Addan to met mayat nga panglaglagipan ti tao kadatayo,” Edduba said.

Sharing a result of continued collaboration, Edduba informed the attendees that nine remote schools in Kalinga are set to benefit from a ₱50 million classroom development allocation from the Department of Education (DepEd).

According to the governor, the assistance prioritizes learners in far-flung communities who face significant challenges in accessing safe and adequate learning facilities.

In addition, the province officially adopted the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to implement a temporary four-day work arrangement in government offices to conserve energy amid the rising prices of petroleum products in the country.

The body unanimously approved the “compressed” work schedule. Under this arrangement, provincial government offices will operate four days a week instead of the usual five days, but with extended working hours.

However, frontline offices that deliver essential services are exempt from the four-day work schedule.