By Leo Udtohan
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| Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor with her husband Vince Tan who witnessed the inaugural session where she delivered her inaugural address as provincial board member of Bohol. Photo: Jamie Villamor MAO |
It
seems only yesterday when Ate Razel was seen bringing along in her
meetings and social events a tot named Jamie, who looked so shy and was
seen in the corner doing her own thing, reading something.
That tot is now a provincial lawmaker- Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor-Tan.
In
her high school and college days, she was an active participant in
student politics, campus journalism and leadership caucuses.
As a lawmaker, Atty. Jamie said she seeks to craft major legislative measures to improve the lives of her fellow Boholanos.
"It
is my vision to have stronger Bohol through my major legislative agenda
which is to accelerate the economic growth of our province," said
Villamor the inaugural session of the 29th Bohol Legislature.
The
neophyte lawmaker said it can be done by strengthening the communities
to have a stronger economy through multi sectoral approach and
sustainable support to farmers, fisherfolks, local entrepreneurs and
indigenous groups.
She urged her colleagues to
craft legislative measures that will boost productivity, raise earning
power and competitiveness. She believes that it is about time that Bohol
identify potential industries and diversify investments for economic
development.
Before becoming a lawmaker,
Villamor was a legislative consultant of the House of the
Representatives, head of Policy and Legislative Department of the League
of Cities of the Philippines, and Corporate Board Secretary of the
National Irrigation Administration.
"As a
public servant working behind the scenes in the halls of power in the
national government for considerable years, it is my unwavering
commitment that I offer no less the excellence and honor which our
fellow Boholanos expect of us - my knowledge, skills, training and
experience I've had working," she said.
" And
as a neophyte provincial legislator, I consider this a privilege to be
working with esteemed, and seasoned politicians who I look forward to
learn more from, and work with," said the pro-bono lawyer.
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