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HON. EmmaNuEl m. alEjaNdriNO

Leader of PrinciPLes, Master of strength and

servant of the PeoPLe

He re-implemented a more empowered administration platform
“Ing Bayung Arayat” Program for Arayateños. Through a
participative process came up an updated program with a vision
creating Arayat to be a premier eco-tourism destination with
modernized agricultural sector. He believes that progress can be
sustained aiming to uplift each Arayateño’s way and quality of life
through a specific kind of beneficial change that must emanate
from every individual. In fact, Arayat LGU is currently among the
very few in the whole Province of Pampanga which have passed
for implementation approval an updated 9-Year Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Zoning Ordinances.
As the rebel’s supreme leader “Bon” of the Hukbong Mapagpalaya
ng Bayan (HMB), being a returnee turned municipal mayor in 2013, On the other hand, with the magnificent beauty of Mt. Arayat,
what is behind the meaning of forgiveness is a vividly inspiring enhancing its previously underestimated potential and
and guiding principle. Extreme is the difference in the elements sustaining the ongoing improvements, it is expected to be
between the two battlefields, but struggles are no disparity as catching global attention in the very near future. Mt. Arayat
long as passion and vision boost the mind to be innovative and National Park’s (MANP) natural and preserved characteristics
creative, and while the Arayateños continue to be more united has started to be visibly gaining attention for both local and
and co-operative with their local government as led by Mayor foreign tourists. For around 71 long years, Mt. Arayat was abused
Alejandrino despite limited resources. and under Mayor Alejandrino’s administration, rehabilitation
and Eco-Tourism development has been a serious commitment
Drug free, peaceful and safe environment under his leadership, contained in a roadmap which is the Mt. Arayat Comprehensive
concrete thematic plan set-up and Good Financial Housekeeping Development Plan.
Passer, Arayat LGU is awarded with a Seal of Good Local Governance
for the year 2017 as recognized by the Department of the Interior Aside from the existing MANP amenities, the Plan includes the
and Local Government (DILG). protection of existing flora and fauna, putting up a zoological
garden, construction of view decks along the tracks in going
Mayor Alejandrino has also been a strong master of his own craft. up to the mountain peaks, year-round tree planting, building
He took Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) of hotel and restaurant, sports gymnasium, zip lines, research
course from FEATI University and from being a rebel returnee, he and camp sites. Mt. Arayat is also a good source of free potable
wanted fulfilling a dream that by entering politics he will to be able water. The cisterns located and maintained in Brgy. San Juan
to make a difference for his beloved Arayateños from whom his Baño are providing drinking water to its 8,930 residents.
own will gained more power and his physical strength is considered Spring water is also a source of drinking water for at least
extraordinary for a man at the age of 66. After three years in public 11 barangays within the vicinity of the mountain. Part of the
service as a municipal mayor, he was re-elected for a second term in Plan also includes the putting up of additional spring water
the May 2016 Local Elections. reservoir to serve more people.

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