By Robbie Pangilinan
It is an understatement to say that Board Member of the 3rd District of Laguna, Angelica Jones Alarva, is busy. Truth is, with her many commitments, engagements and responsibilities, she barely has time to breathe.
Take for example, her October activities. Angelica had her hands full being the Regional President of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) – Calabarzon, Regional P.R.O. of the Board Members’ League of Calabarzon, and of course, a Board Member.
Pushing her priority program “Matatag na Pamilya Movement” with the slogan “Bawat Pamilya Mahalaga,” the 28-year-old actress turned politician organized an Open Forum that tackled health care, Anti-Violence against Women and Children, and Vigilant Advocacy of Women’s Rights and Security. The program was supported by DSWD, BNS, BHW, DILG, Senior Citizens and Women of Laguna with Mayor Baby Berries and Senator Pia Cayetano. The event, held at the Brgy. Kanluran Calauan covered court, featured a showing of the short film “Ang Ina.”
Angel also held the “Trabaho Para Sa Mga Kabataan” at the Nagcarlan Gym in cooperation with Hoya Glass Disk Phillipines and with the support of Gov. ER Ejercito, NMYL members and Mayor Nelson Osuna. This is still in line with “Bawat Pamilya Mahalaga.”
With Anlene Milk, BM Angelica sponsored a free bone scan mission for the residents of Liliw, Laguna in cooperation with NMYL Regional Representative Councilor Kristine Villanueva.
“This is part of my advocacy to promote the welfare of my constituents and instill in them awareness about their health. I will pursue this project in the other towns of Laguna as well,” Angelica said.
The Chairwoman of Women’s, Family, Social Welfare and Community Development of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Laguna also organized a free gynecological disorders consultation for the Kababaihang Lingkod Bayan ng Liliw.
BM Alarva proposed a draft ordinance expanding the witness protection and recovery program of bereaved families of murder and rape victims.
“I understand how families feel about the sudden and tragic loss of a family member. Aside from the grief the family members experience, the family is faced with possible threats and inconveniences. As a public servant, I believe the government should form a task force that will take care of the bereaved family in the said moments of sorrow and threats,” she shared.
Also concerned about the safety of her fellow Laguna residents, Angelica passed a resolution for the installation of a Traffic Light in the intersection of Bay, Calauan and highway going to Victoria/Pila. The intersection, situated in the High Speed Highway along the Los Baños -Sta. Cruz route, has seen numerous vehicular accidents.
She also received a favorable response from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for an ambulance request to Senator Manny Villar. BM Alarva says that the request and other documentary requirements are already being processed at the Clinics Division of the PCSO.
Another ordinance she passed was a proposal to implement year-round disaster relief operations.
Angelica said, “Due to the series of calamities over the years, I believe that prevention is always better than cure. So I proposed that even in the absence of calamities, a continuous relief operations be made by the government so it could timely address all emergencies, disasters and calamities.”
The active Regional President of NMYL-Calabarzon organized the “Cards for a Cause Charity Poker Tournament” on October 21 at Casino Filipino, Tagaytay. NMYL members from NCR, Calabarzon, Region 4B, Albay, Pangasinan , Bataan and other provinces attended the event. The funds generated will be devoted to scholarship grants that Angelica intends to pursue. For this project, Angelica has the following to thank: the National Officers of NMYL, National President Doray Delarmente, Gov.Toto Mangudadatu, Gov.Alfonso Umali, Gov.Jonvic Remulla , Vice Gov. Mark Leviste , Vice Gov. Bonz Dolor, Vice Gov.Sevellano, Mayor Arlene Arcillas and Senator Allan Peter Cayetano.
She also led the Tree Planting of NMYL at Tayak Hills, Rizal, with Councilor Jun Astoveza and NMYL officers and members.
Angelica, an adopted daughter of Sultan Kiram and Ambassadress of Goodwill of the Sultanate of Borneo Kingdom, participated in the forum of the Philippines’ claim over Sabah last October 15 at the University of Makati. The forum was attended by Senator Nene Pimentel, Sultan Kiram himself, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, and Malaysian Ambassador Ibrahim. Several Muslim brothers and constitutional experts from different law schools were also present in the forum.
BM AJ organized the Forum of Cooperatives for Region 4A and B with the support of Gov. Ejercito. All the officers of cooperatives in Laguna took their oath at Angel’s office, being the Chairwoman of Livelihood and Cooperatives. She attended and supported the Cooperatives’ Month of Laguna, a priority project of Gov. Ejercito.
Groups in Laguna, wanting to be inspired by their workaholic Board Member, invite Angelica to various events and activities. She was a guest speaker of “Babae Mahalaga Ka! Palawakin ang Kakayahan Tungo sa Kaunlaran” who talked about women’s rights with Cong. Liza Maza and Cong. Emma De Jesus of Gabriela. She joined Alay lakad 2011 in Batangas City with Gov. Vilma Santos, Vice Gov. Mark Leviste, Mr. Ronnie Ricketts, PBMLP, NMYL and Cong. Manny Pacquiao.
She supported the National Milo Marathon in San Pablo City, told a story for the children at SM San Pablo during the awarding of SM San Pablo’s Red Cross, supported the awarding of Red Cross Laguna’s Blood Donors’ Month, visited Gov. Ejercito’s “Techno Kabuhayan” Livelihood Program at Cabuyao Jail, supported the anniversary of the Riders of Laguna and the second anniversary of Formula (Bantay Bayan, Primo, Guardians and Riders) of San Pablo City, as well as the Maskom Society of the San Pablo City Colleges.
Even Angelica’s nights are full with fiestas around the different barangays of her district. She always makes people happy as she brings along her celebrity friends to grace these events.
All these while still pursuing her master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Makati after graduating from UP (New Local Legislator Public Administration course) and Asian Institute of Management (Strategic Management for Young Legislators).
BM Angelica’s efforts were not in vain. She has been given several awards for her hard work and good governnance. President Noynoy gave the Good Governance Award to provinces and politicians, including Angelica. She received the Women of Leadership 2011 Award from Global Awards, the Outstanding Public Servant Award from National Primo and PDEA, the Outstanding Board Member of 2010 from PCSO and Lingkod Bayan, the Outstanding Board Member 2011 from Top Brands Awards and the Woman of the Month Award by PNP Calabarzon.
Angelica is quite busy, but she loves what she’s doing. At the end of the day, if her day ends, she just sits back and thinks of another day and another opportunity to serve her constituents. #
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