"With humility, I ask for your full support. Please work with me in ensuring that our beloved region achieves sustainability in the areas of food security, economic progress, inclusive growth, shared prosperity, good governance, and better lives for everyone," said Aumentado in his speech after he took his oath of office before Regional Trial Court Branch 2 Judge Jennifer Chavez-Marcos at the Ceremonial Hall at the provincial Capitol.
Aumentado was appointed new RDC chairman by President BongBong Marcos last October 19, 2022. He will serve for a fixed term of three years.
He said he did not expect he would again be entrusted with another responsibility.
"I am 100 percent committed to this responsibility-directing Central Visayas towards becoming an even more progressive and united region against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastations of Super Typhoon Odette," he said.
He said major priority programs and projects in Central Visayas will given fair support.
He said he consulted the business sector for their" wisdom" before he assumed chair.
He said his father, the late Erico Boyles Aumentado, who once served as RDC, was his inspiration.
"He onced served RDC beyond the call of duty; I, too, will devote all my heart and mind for our beloved province of Bohol and the entire Central Visayas region," he said.
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Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado takes his oath of office before Regional Trial Court Branch 2 Judge Jennifer Chavez-Marcos as chairman of the Regional Development Council (RDC) - Central Visayas. Leo Udtohan/Inquirer Visayas
