MANILA – Members of the  League of Cities of the Philippines, including officials from Negros and Panay,  yesterday aired their support to the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Constitution and the rule of law, stressing that the political bickering and power play in Metro Manila would only benefit power grabbers.

“The political noise which is mainly in Metro Manila does not represent the true sentiments of the people of the Philippines. While some people are out in the streets to rouse mass fervor, a greater number are bound to respect the proper Constitutional means of ferreting out the truth. And the League of Cities of the Philippines belongs to the greater number – with sobriety and unity,” part of their statement read.

Seventy-seven out of the 119-strong LCP, led by its Chairman Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, presented their signed manifesto to the President  in Malacañang, the Philippine News Agency reported.

The city mayors said the people are tired of politicking and they do not want disruptions especially with the Philippines already on the road to progress due to the President’s skillful handling of the economy, PNA also reported.

“We cannot afford to falter. The League of Cities of the Philippines is for stability and security that will ensure continued investments and economic gains which will benefit the greater good of our country,” their statement said.

Instead of creating division, the city mayors said it is time to focus efforts on the real work “for the betterment of our countrymen and to put aside bickering and power play which will benefit only those behind the attempts to overthrow the government.”

After presenting their manifesto, the city mayors attended a media briefing also in Malacañang where they affirmed their commitment to the President’s economic agenda.

The mayors said the LGUs need the cooperation of both houses of Congress in the passage of vital legislative measures but legislators have spent so much time on issues that should better be left to the country’s judicial system.*PNA

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