I have been talking lately on this blog since late last year up to now on being agents of change, making our lives beautiful amidst adversities and the likes. One major makeover I did too for this blog was changing the title to Mi Vita Et Bella which is an Italian word for "My Life is Beautiful". It is not just a declaration but a reminder also to see something beautiful in my life whatever it takes!
Speaking of beautiful and being agents of change, I have met last Tuesday an addition to the list of beautiful people I've known (ahem), a brother from the LOJ (Light of Jesus) Community and perhaps one of those people who has made a difference as he turned brought beautiful hope to his townspeople who have seen the ugly side of life through the tragic landslide years ago...Hon. Rico Rentuza.
He is the current mayor of St. Bernard. Southern Leyte but before that, he pursued his studies in AB Political Science and then proceed to Law School at the University of San Carlos in Cebu. After passing the bar, he practiced law for approximately 9 (nine) years here in Cebu City. But what moved him to public service was the fateful landslide in several parts of Southern Leyte including St. Bernard which was then the most affected as thousands of lives were taken particularly in Barangay Guinsaugon. He and his colleagues back then formed the Athena Mission (named after her late aunt Athena who passed away during that tragedy). Then on, he felt the call to serve more through politics. At first, his wife thought that he was just running for mayor for the sake of running only but then again, he believed that nothing is impossible with God and with that, he won with flying colors!
Since then, St. Bernard got back to its through the beautiful hope brought by volunteer organizations, institutions and of course with Mayor Rico's good governance! One of the programs he has successfully implemented was the annual job fair in St. Bernard and the assistance on placement fees for aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers which also earned the municipality a grant for such endeavor. The great thing about it though was that the fund has been revolving up to now with the program! Now, that's quite an aachievement. Amidst the challenges and struggles he went through his term, he surpassed it with his faith and trust in God. He also reiterates the need for Christian values in serving the for the public. Now, that's what I call a beautiful service!
If majority of our political contenders are like this guy, I surely wouldn't hesitate to choose these kinds of leaders for the upcoming election! Indeed, for me, this is what I call a beautiful SERVICE with love for God and country!
Cheers,
ROSETTE
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