Our very own incumbent Vice Governor Atty. Karen C. Agapay would be running again in the same position in tandem with incumbent Governor Ramil L. Hernandez. VG Atty. Karen who rose from the rank of political stratum aside from being a lawyer, is also a College professor, a national officer of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the President of Vice Governors League of the Philippines, among others.
During her current stint as Laguna’s Vice Governor, she continuously pursued all her programs of government making sure that even the poorest of the poor are given not only material assistance but technical know-how that they can use in their daily survival specially in this dark times of the pandemic. The testimonies of those who made a living out of the art and skills for doing manicure, pedicure, haircutting, massage, soap and candle-making are more than enough proof that she is doing a very good job as Mother of the Province of Laguna.
As a lawyer, she has rendered valuable legal services to Lagunenses by giving free legal assistance and performing free notarial services to the less fortunate mostly government scholars whose vital documents need to be notarized. She is also very keen on helping those whose birth was not properly registered by their parents for varied reasons. She had distributed thousands of textbooks in public schools because she believes that good education is a must and should start early to enable the students to compete in the international community.
With the unwavering assistance of her only sibling Dr. Nelson C. Agapay Jr., VG Karen had also sponsored free circumcision every Holy Week since she was City Councilor of San Pablo City. Before the pandemic, she made it her duty to give free haircut to elementary students in depressed areas in San Pablo and in other parts of the Province which sometimes include the elderlies.
During all the times as a public servant, VG Karen has not been remiss of her duties and responsibilities to her constituents. She remains dedicated, honest, focused, and true to her promise to serve, as a matter of fact, she has established Vice Governor’s satellite offices to make sure that the needs of the people are being attended to. The statements of her detractors on social media that she is not visible in the community is a fallacy because even during strong typhoons, earthquakes and other calamities, you will always find her in her office at the Provincial Capitol, even spending the night there, ever ready to extend help like a true-blooded Girl Scout.
Of course, you will not see her partying around or attending unnecessary revelries and drinking sprees but she is always ready to share her thoughts and wisdom in intellectual forums and academic discussions as lecturer or guest speaker. More Power to Vice Governor Atty. Karen C. Agapay and her running mate Governor Ramil L. Hernandez.
Melinda Bagsic Evangelista
I was born to write and I believe that’s my calling. I love writing because it brings me to the realm exclusively of mine. It is also my opinion that “immortality” can be achieved not by searching for the Holy Grail and drinking from it but by living your life worth-writing or writing something worth-reading. Since I cannot promise you a life worth-writing, I keep myself busy writing something worth-reading. I am thankful to God for giving me the talent and skill to see life in different perspectives not seen by many and the courage to share it to my readers. This first ever Tutubi Digital News Magazine is a perfect avenue to bring you the many facets of life that you can ponder upon in this time of the pandemic. Enjoy reading all the articles.
