ublic service is a duty that anyone can take up. There is no rule that says you need to be in a position of power to help your fellow man. It doesn’t limit the amount of money and time that you will be able to contribute to your community.
Wealth is not the only means of helping others. If there is a will there is a way. This thinking perfectly describes the efforts of Barangay Kagawad Jun Salipot.
Finding work that pays well is no easy task, especially in a third world country like the Philippines. Every month our kababayans, particularly bread winners, struggle to fit their salaries into an acceptable budget.
“It really takes experiencing the problem to understand the solution.”
This is a perfect way to describe the political career of former Mayor Jaime “Jun” Lao Jr. of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
This are bold statements, not everyone can say.
A man who came from humble beginnings, Jaime Lao understands the value of hard work, the importance of education, and how business and public service can go hand in hand.
Unity is essential in executing an effective plan of action. It is not always easy to coordinate and compromise, but Lao Sr confidently spoke of the unity between him, his son, their associates, and their plans for the future of Santa Cruz.
