Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte apologized to netizens and her constituents for her conduct in social media and for distributing relief good bearing her name. Mayor Belmonte has been critized and bashed for her comments on social media.
She was also criticized for her slow actions in addressing the COVID-19 crisis in Quezon City.
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In the offical Facebook page of the Quezon City government, Mayor Belmonte issued the following statement:
“First, I sincerely apologize for losing my composure on social media. You are correct that all the projects implemented by the QC government belong to you, as they are funded by your taxes. When I was elected as Mayor, I was given the honor and privilege to serve all QC residents, regardless of political affiliation. Pero alam kong isang malaking pagkakamali na nakapag-post ako ng mga salitang taliwas dito. Inaamin ko po na nagkamali ako.
Second, I apologize for distributing health kits branded with “Joy Para Sa Bayan”. While it is true that my team used leftover donated bags from the previous campaign and that they were the most readily available bags on the first day of ECQ, it is clear that this was highly insensitive given the circumstances. Inaamin ko po na nagkamali ako.
When I reflect on these actions, I do not recognize the public servant that I aspire to be. The citizens of Quezon City deserve better. I will do better.”
Here is the full statement:
(Photo source: Instagram – @mayorjoybelmonte / Facebook – Mark Baquiran – Esposito)
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