QC Vice Mayor Sotto praised for humanitarian advocacies
QUEZON City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto’s humanitarian advocacy and dedication to work as people’s public servant has been recognized abroad.
Sotto was among the awardees as Asia’s Most Outstanding Public Servant and Innovative Vice Mayor of the Year by the Malaysia Business Leaders and Innovators Award (MBLIA).
MBLIA recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the business landscape, and entrepreneurship and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service in their respective field in South East Asia.
The QC vice mayor was invited to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on October 12 to deliver an inspirational message at the event where he showcased the QC’s humanitarian initiatives in addressing housing issues and providing quality and accessible healthcare
He also shared the locality’s financial assistance and in protecting the vulnerable sectors by expanding social services through legislation.
Sotto who is now on his third term, presides over the 22nd QC Council which was likewise recognized as Asia’s Most Outstanding and Innovative City Legislative Council of the Year.
In his two terms as vice mayor, Sotto introduced service-oriented programs that benefited the constituents, especially the poor.
His Small Income Generating Assistance (SIGA) program has been praised by beneficiaries who were selected from the city’s poorest in the six districts.
The vice mayor’s office provided them with financial assistance to establish a small business that will help uplift their living conditions.
Under its health care program, personnel of the vice mayor’s office have been going around the city’s districts to conduct free vaccinations and medical consultations amidst the rising cases of pertussis or whopping cough among children.
