28 September 2005
City dad Michael bats for political reforms
COUNCILOR Michael Fernandez will be exchanging views with the country’s top young legislators when he joins the 3rd National Council Assembly of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) in Baguio City this weekend.
Fernandez, who was designated acting vice mayor since last week, is NMYL President for Region 1 and concurrently a member of the National Board.
“The NYML has always been mindful of the country’s socio-political situation. And as advocate of new politics, we will be discussing current issues, such as the Charter Change, electoral reforms and federalism during the National Board meeting,” Fernandez said, outlining the coming conference‘s agenda.
He said that as young legislators who play vital roles in local governance, a discussion of these issues will guide them in setting the policy directions of their respective local government units, vis-à-vis the various initiatives of the national government.
Among the leading young leaders with who will be attending the conference are NMYL National President Julian Coseteng of Quezon City together with vice governors, board members, vice mayors and councilors from different parts of the country.
Last week, Fernandez was in Puerto Princesa City after he was selected as member of the Philippine delegation to the 2nd Asian Cities Against Drugs (ASCAD) Conference. Only five city councilors were chosen nationwide.
“The conference’s primary objective was to identify and develop a framework for a comprehensive, coordinated and effective approach to combat the drug scourge in Asian cities,” Fernandez said.
Presentors during the plenary sessions attended by some 200 participants were Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other Asian countries.
Fernandez, who was designated acting vice mayor since last week, is NMYL President for Region 1 and concurrently a member of the National Board.
“The NYML has always been mindful of the country’s socio-political situation. And as advocate of new politics, we will be discussing current issues, such as the Charter Change, electoral reforms and federalism during the National Board meeting,” Fernandez said, outlining the coming conference‘s agenda.
He said that as young legislators who play vital roles in local governance, a discussion of these issues will guide them in setting the policy directions of their respective local government units, vis-à-vis the various initiatives of the national government.
Among the leading young leaders with who will be attending the conference are NMYL National President Julian Coseteng of Quezon City together with vice governors, board members, vice mayors and councilors from different parts of the country.
Last week, Fernandez was in Puerto Princesa City after he was selected as member of the Philippine delegation to the 2nd Asian Cities Against Drugs (ASCAD) Conference. Only five city councilors were chosen nationwide.
“The conference’s primary objective was to identify and develop a framework for a comprehensive, coordinated and effective approach to combat the drug scourge in Asian cities,” Fernandez said.
Presentors during the plenary sessions attended by some 200 participants were Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other Asian countries.
