By Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay - “I’m happy to be back because it is my pleasure to serve you
and watch Zamboanga Sibugay bounce back to progress,” so declared Congresswoman
Dulce Ann K. Hofer of Sibugay’s second district.
Hofer, daughter of former
governor George T. Hofer who is considered the father of Zamboanga Sibugay, has
started working long before her assumption to office for the good of the
Sibugaynons.
She went on to clarify
that contrary to what her detractors say, when her father lost in the 2010
elections, the older Hofer had turned-over to DILG on June 30, 2010 , P203 million cash, savings of P130 million and total assets of 1.125 billion,
emphasizing the fact that Zamboanga Sibugay
was financially healthy when he left the capitol.
She laid out her plans for
the province and her legislative agenda would center on health and hospital services, agriculture,
aquaculture, education, environment, farm-to-market roads, and irrigation
facilities and many others.
Hofer intends to revive
the longest Talaba Festival by February next year and focus on the production
of high-value marine products such as prawn and crabs as well as the thriving
rubber industry in Sibugay.
Not to be left out,
Congresswoman Hofer has also worked out for scholarship programs for the youth “because
education is close to her heart,” as she was a teacher before becoming a
legislator.
“I will carry on the
legacy of my parents and look forward to a bright future full of hope. I will
work hard to realize our dreams for our beloved Zamboanga Sibugay,” Hofer said.
She rallied Sibugaynons to unite and work together to bring progress and
development to the province.
The lady solon also
acknowledged the dedication and commitment of every Sibugaynon for without
them, the people’s votes would not have been protected courageously. “To all of
you I dedicate my renewed service in congress. Most of all, I thank the Almighty
God because He has fought our battles and victory was truly God’s intervention.
(PIA9)