PRO-PEOPLE GOVERNANCE
Treñas siblings, Mayor Raisa & Councilor Miguel, bring government to the people
While ordinary Ilonggo families struggle to afford food and rent amid the rising cost of living, City Hall is bringing two forms of help directly to the ground — led by the Treñas siblings.
On the executive side, Mayor Raisa S. Treñas is bringing City Hall services to the barangays through Atipan-on-the-Move. On the legislative side, Councilor Miguel “Migs” Treñas has successfully passed the landmark Pabalay Para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo Ordinance (PASILONG) in the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
It is a tandem of action and law — one implements, the other institutionalizes — both for the ordinary Ilonggo.
From City Hall to Barangay: Help That Comes to You
In Barangay Calumpang, Molo, more than 1,000 residents availed of free city services without having to spend fare or lose a day’s wage going to City Hall. Among them was 57-year-old Rosanie Tagudando, a person with disability who suffered a stroke in 2019 and can no longer walk far.
“It is very good that services are brought to the barangay. For someone like me, I can no longer go there. Now, the help comes to you — you no longer have to go there,” said Nanay Rosanie, who emotionally thanked the City Government after receiving a free wheelchair through the program. “This is a huge help for me, especially when I have to wait in line and need to sit.” A similar turnout of over 1,000 residents was recorded when the program was first launched in Barangay Calaparan on October 2.
“This is one of our promises — to bring our services closer to the people so they can truly feel them,” said Mayor Raisa. At a time when a roundtrip fare means one less kilo of rice, bringing services to the barangay is direct economic relief.
From Temporary Relief to Permanent Security: A Home for Every Family
While Mayor Raisa addresses immediate needs, Councilor Miguel is securing the long-term future of poor families through the newly passed Comprehensive Local Housing Code. “Kanami gid sang yuhum nga aton nakit-an sa mga nawong sang beneficiaries sang Pabalay para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo (PASILONG) program,” Councilor Treñas said after the ordinance was passed in the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Under the ordinance authored by Councilor Treñas, the city will go beyond just housing or relocation. The PASILONG program will guarantee security of tenure, livelihood and skills training, organization of Homeowners Associations, as well as access to education, healthcare and many more.
In this crisis where people can barely eat due to inflation, rent is often the first expense families cannot afford. An affordable, secure home means a family can reallocate what used to be rent money to food, school, and health.
Councilor Treñas thanked his colleagues in the Sanggunian, the technical working group, staff, and partner offices and organizations who helped craft and pass the ordinance. “Para sa pamilyang Ilonggo, kaupod gid ninyo ang inyo Amigo,” he said.
One Direction: Pro-People Governance
Together, the siblings show a clear governance model: Mayor Raisa makes the government accessible today, Councilor Miguel makes sure the pro-poor programs are protected by law tomorrow. For Nanay Rosanie who now has a wheelchair, and for the thousands of informal settler families who dream of a house they can call their own, it is proof that government can still come down to where the people are — especially when they need it most. (Sources: Iloilo City Public Information Office / Office of Councilor Miguel Treñas)
While ordinary Ilonggo families struggle to afford food and rent amid the rising cost of living, City Hall is bringing two forms of help directly to the ground — led by the Treñas siblings.
On the executive side, Mayor Raisa S. Treñas is bringing City Hall services to the barangays through Atipan-on-the-Move. On the legislative side, Councilor Miguel “Migs” Treñas has successfully passed the landmark Pabalay Para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo Ordinance (PASILONG) in the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
It is a tandem of action and law — one implements, the other institutionalizes — both for the ordinary Ilonggo.
From City Hall to Barangay: Help That Comes to You
In Barangay Calumpang, Molo, more than 1,000 residents availed of free city services without having to spend fare or lose a day’s wage going to City Hall. Among them was 57-year-old Rosanie Tagudando, a person with disability who suffered a stroke in 2019 and can no longer walk far.
“It is very good that services are brought to the barangay. For someone like me, I can no longer go there. Now, the help comes to you — you no longer have to go there,” said Nanay Rosanie, who emotionally thanked the City Government after receiving a free wheelchair through the program. “This is a huge help for me, especially when I have to wait in line and need to sit.” A similar turnout of over 1,000 residents was recorded when the program was first launched in Barangay Calaparan on October 2.
“This is one of our promises — to bring our services closer to the people so they can truly feel them,” said Mayor Raisa. At a time when a roundtrip fare means one less kilo of rice, bringing services to the barangay is direct economic relief.
From Temporary Relief to Permanent Security: A Home for Every Family
While Mayor Raisa addresses immediate needs, Councilor Miguel is securing the long-term future of poor families through the newly passed Comprehensive Local Housing Code. “Kanami gid sang yuhum nga aton nakit-an sa mga nawong sang beneficiaries sang Pabalay para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo (PASILONG) program,” Councilor Treñas said after the ordinance was passed in the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Under the ordinance authored by Councilor Treñas, the city will go beyond just housing or relocation. The PASILONG program will guarantee security of tenure, livelihood and skills training, organization of Homeowners Associations, as well as access to education, healthcare and many more.
In this crisis where people can barely eat due to inflation, rent is often the first expense families cannot afford. An affordable, secure home means a family can reallocate what used to be rent money to food, school, and health.
Councilor Treñas thanked his colleagues in the Sanggunian, the technical working group, staff, and partner offices and organizations who helped craft and pass the ordinance. “Para sa pamilyang Ilonggo, kaupod gid ninyo ang inyo Amigo,” he said.
One Direction: Pro-People Governance
Together, the siblings show a clear governance model: Mayor Raisa makes the government accessible today, Councilor Miguel makes sure the pro-poor programs are protected by law tomorrow. For Nanay Rosanie who now has a wheelchair, and for the thousands of informal settler families who dream of a house they can call their own, it is proof that government can still come down to where the people are — especially when they need it most. (Sources: Iloilo City Public Information Office / Office of Councilor Miguel Treñas)
