Pasay mayor HELP agenda transformed Pasay to Eco City

Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano’s stewardship of the city has been focused on modernization, accessibility of services, and improving the quality of life for her constituents.

Her HELP agenda – H for health and housing, E for education, economic growth, and environment; L for livelihood and lifestyle; and P for peace and order, palengke (market) and pamilya (family) has transformed Pasay City into an Eco City.

Rubiano said that under the HELP agenda, she aims to transform the city into a more sustainable and globally competitive metropolis for Pasayeños.

She announced the development of Pasay Eco City, the first ever Eco City in the country in May 2024.

The mayor said the project prioritizes the establishment of ecologically beneficial public spaces in its seven districts: Gateway, Channel East, Channel West, CentralPark, NorthDock, SouthShore, and West Wharf.

‘Caring, truthful, and responsible governance.’

Upon completion, it will serve as a grand receiving area for visitors arriving via various modes of water transport, while also providing the public a space to socialize, relax, and enjoy the view of Manila Bay’s sunset.

Rubiano planned the HELP agenda program as the blueprint of a “caring, truthful, and responsible governance.”
She said the city has one of the most comprehensive health programs, encompassing maternal and child health, as well as out-of-school immunization programs that help fight deadly diseases.

Pasay City was also able to improve its health services through the acquisition of five units of dialysis machines and six units of fully automated hematalogy analyzers for use of the Pasay City General Hospital and Health Centers.

Some of her key accomplishments include:

• Infrastructure development: Under her leadership, the city saw the improvement of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems, helping reduce flooding and improve mobility.
• Healthcare initiatives: Mayor Calixto-Rubiano prioritized healthcare services by improving public health centers, upgrading medical facilities, and ensuring better health services for residents, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Educational programs: She implemented programs aimed at improving education, including providing financial assistance to students and enhancing local schools with better facilities and resources.
• Social services: The mayor introduced various social welfare programs, particularly focused on supporting the marginalized sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and indigents.
• Environmental initiatives: She has supported environmental programs, including waste management, tree planting, and other efforts to improve the city’s cleanliness and sustainability.
• Public safety and order: Mayor Calixto-Rubiano worked on strengthening public safety by increasing police presence, enhancing disaster response systems, and promoting awareness and safety measures across the city.
• Digitalization and E-governance: She pushed for the digital transformation of the local government by implementing e-governance initiatives, streamlining services, and improving the ease of doing business in Pasay.
• Tourism and business growth: Recognizing Pasay’s location as a hub for tourism and business, the mayor supported the growth of tourism, hotels, restaurants, and malls, which contributed to local economic development. (This article was produced with the help of AI.)

(Photo) Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano at Kandili ng Kalusugan held weekly in every barangay.