Abalos tells new village officials: Leadership is about responsibility

— Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos reminded all new barangay officials that “leadership is about responsibility,” as the fresh batch of newly minted village officers assume their posts.

During an oath-taking ceremony in Quirino province, Abalos stressed what is expected of new barangay captains and councilors.. Leadership is not about power. Leadership is about responsibility. It is about service to the public., we need each of you to be a leader who has integrity, who has vision, and one who inspires and unites the community," he said.

The Commission on Elections said all 42,001 barangays nationwide participated in the first village polls since 2018 on Monday.Abalos also outlined some of the responsibilities of the barangay officials, among them nutrition and health services for mothers and their children, as well as accessible education.

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