Where he stands

He acknowledges “the serious and persistent issues confronting SOCOTECO II.” His concern is how a possible private takeover was being discussed, and whether Member-Consumer-Owners were fully informed and included.

“The real question now is not just what is wrong, but what is being proposed as the solution.” He has said he does not support any of the private entities being floated.

He started Power Talks to explain the issues, and the council passed resolutions on the AGMA and on preserving plebiscite documents.

Source: His statement, May 4, 2026, on his Facebook Page

In session, he objected to allocating city funds for demolishing the public market. He says the public statement that the city would not spend anything does not match what he read in Article 4.3 of the contract.

For vendors, he asked for a clear plan on drainage, cleanliness and safety at the temporary site. He has said he is not against relocation, but the place people move to must be safe, especially if another strong earthquake hits.

Source: His posts, June and July 2026, on his Facebook Page

After the June 2026 earthquake, he went out with relief day after day, together with the Office of the Lone District of General Santos and private donors.

“Sa pakikinig nagsisimula ang tunay na malasakit.”

Source: His posts, June 2026, on his Facebook Page

He raised a common complaint: Barangay Health Centers running short of medicine. He has asked how city funds and PhilHealth funds can be better used for medicines and vaccines, and whether there is a budget projection for anti-rabies vaccines.

Source: His posts, October 23, 2026, on his Facebook Page

The council took up complaints about irregular or missed garbage collection at its 58th Regular Session, and agreed to invite the responsible city officials to its next session.

Source: His post, November 5, 2026, on his Facebook Page

On Resolution No. 336-2026, about the casino’s operation, he asked in session why it was deferred after its final reading. He has also said plainly that the council should have been more vigilant, and apologized to the people of General Santos.

“Karapatan po ng mamamayan na malaman kung paano ginawa ang mga desisyong may epekto sa moral at panlipunang direksyon ng ating lungsod.”

Source: His posts, June 2026, on his Facebook Page