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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
(University of the City of Manila)
Citation
In the field of public service which can sometimes have nebulous
connotations, only a very few public servants have passed muster as
far as perception of public satisfaction is concerned.
One of the very few is Vice Mayor Francisco M. Domagoso who is
fondly called “Isko Moreno” by his adoring public. He has committed himself
to selflessly serve his constituents with intense devotion and commitment.
His vision for the City of Manila is anchored on a program of
Urban Renewal. In his office, he opened BOTIKA NI ISKO, a mini pharmacy
wherein medicines and vitamins are given for free. He established
ISCOM, a computer learning center located in various districts in
Manila. His ISKOLAR NG BAYAN program provides free scholarships
to poor but deserving students of Manila. Likewise, his TRABAHO PARA
SA MANILEÑO project benefited thousands of Manileños with jobs here
and abroad.
This intense commitment to his advocacies has prompted him to
focus priority attention on his pet projects in the field of education, health
and housing, among many others. He firmly subscribes to the belief that
education is “the best antidote to poverty.” He doesn’t merely mouth this
mantra; instead, he goes about his daily tasks, striving harder every single
day to find better ways to serve his constituents.
His latest task as Manila’s traffic czar, by virtue of Manila Mayor
Joseph Estrada’s full trust in him, has gained for him extraordinary mileage.
Despite intense opposition, he proceeded to implement the new rules
which resulted in a significant improvement of the city’s chaotic traffic
conditions. He has thus earned another sobriquet on top of his informally
bestowed “Champion of the Masses.” The path to righteousness is what he
hews very closely to.