General Santos City — Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao has given a stern warning against people who are using her name just to skip traffic violations.
In a message to DAILY TRIBUNE, the lady mayor has expressed concern and disappointment to some people who allegedly used her name when being flagged down due to traffic violations.
The relentless traffic operation by the Traffic Enforcement Unit headed by P/Lt. Col. Oliver Pauya being broadcasted live in social media has gathered mixed reactions among netizens.
One instance was a motorcycle rider was flagged down and in the audio was overheard saying “for mayor, sir,” and the audio suddenly was muted.
“There will be no sacred cows. It has been my battle cry ever since I became the Liga president and now I’m mayor not to use my name for the advancement of interests of some people,” Pacquiao said.
She also reiterated her order to the traffic enforcers to apprehend all violators even if they are associated with her and working in the city hall.
“I will never allow people to use my name in their advantage. I really hate that,” added the lady mayor.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao also said that it already reached her office that a job order employee of the City Health Office has been nabbed for allegedly selling health cards, stressing that heads will roll and the city will fully implement the law against erring officials and employees.