The man of the hour is netizen’s newest poster boy
none other than 29 year old Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto.
The declaration of the enhanced community
quarantine of the entire island of Luzon by the national government in order to
stop the spreading of the novel coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 was just the
situation that made this young man show the country that as early a now that he
is also the face of the future of Philippine politics.
In an article published in the Daily Tribune last
March 22, they have fully explained the “Vico phenomena” and who among all the
people is happy and proud for this young leader.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto (photo credit to Daily Tribune) |
“Like a virus that hits without
warning, a Vico addiction infected netizens all over the nation, inspiring a
fandom and endless memes this past week.
Just eight months into his term, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has earned
nods and praises for his novel efforts and crowning efforts to protect his city
from the health crisis now overtaking the world.
In spite of some criticism, the 30-year-old public servant has been
applauded more for his quick and proactive responses to the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) epidemic.”
In the pursuit of informing the public , clarity
and truthfulness, we are quotig in full the said article from the Daily Tribune.
Please see full quote below:
The Vico
veerus
Like a virus that hits without warning,
a Vico addiction infected netizens all over the nation, inspiring a fandom and
endless memes this past week.
Just eight months into his term, Pasig
City Mayor Vico Sotto has earned nods and praises for his novel efforts and
crowning efforts to protect his city from the health crisis now overtaking the
world.
(photo credit to owner) |
In spite of some criticism, the 30-year-old
public servant has been applauded more for his quick and proactive responses to
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic.
A day after the enhanced community
quarantine was imposed by the Duterte administration, his efficiency in
providing on-ground actions and measures for the safety and livelihood of his
constituents amid the virus scare raised the bar high for good public
governance.
Recently, Vico and his outstanding
responses to the COVID-19 situation have been making social media erupt with
constant updates where he is seen inspecting, interacting and cooperating with
his local government frontliners.
He implemented Ordinance 7, the
Anti-Panic Buying and Hoarding Ordinance in the city; the turnover of around
1,000 disinfection equipment and supplies to establishments; a mobile kitchen
for medical personnel and 400,000 food packs and vitamins for the Pasigueños;
buying disinfecting drones; and the controversial plea to the government to
allow tricycles, bicycles — despite the suspension of public transportation in
regards to social distancing — to operate for the convenience of the healthcare
workers, especially for medical emergencies and those exempted from the
community quarantine.
(photo credit to owner) |
Good son
Vico has reaped praises and even a fan club Korean-pop style with matching merchandise and even fan sites in support disguised as a joke.
Vico has reaped praises and even a fan club Korean-pop style with matching merchandise and even fan sites in support disguised as a joke.
Fan-made edits such as light sticks
(named Vico-bong), cloth banners and cup sleeve events in honor of memes and
jokes circulated on Twitter and Facebook from his newly named fan base,
the vivicos.
Hilarious fan-cams of his past
interviews and hourly updates and pictures from his “fan-sites” also joined in
the fun, especially in Twitter-verse.
It is an understatement that many
Filipinos, including famed personalities and politicians, are in awe of the
mayor’s refreshing style amid a health crisis, but there will never be one
prouder than his mother, veteran actress Coney Reyes, for the standards her son
is setting during his term, as well as for the positive responses that the
Pasig city mayor is receiving.
These, as Filipino as ever, have earned
him the title of “Paboritong Anak ni Mama,” overthrowing Teddie Salazar (a
character played by Toni Gonzaga) in reference to Coney Reyes’ film Four
Sisters and a Wedding, for the effort he’s been putting to Pasig during the
Luzon-wide quarantine. Even his baby pictures resurfaced on the Internet, much
to the delight of many.
In an Instagram video, Vico’s mom
expressed her pride and gratitude for her son and the people steadfastly
helping Vico do his duties as mayor.
She said,
“Thank you so much to all the men and women who tirelessly work alongside
Vico! Bilib ako sa inyo! Maraming salamat sa walang
patid na tulong at suporta! God is your ultimate Rewarder! I
would also personally like to thank all the people who continue to pray for
Vico and his team!” and urged her countrymen to stay strong and keep their
faith amid crucial times.
The video sent to Reyes showed the
Pasig city mayor’s humor. “Someone sent me this short video clip of my son. I
thank God for his sense of humor (which I’m sure he got from his Papa),” she
said. Victor Maria Regis ‘Vico’ Nubla Sotto is the son of Coney Reyes and Vic
Sotto.
Vico’s
actions have led to comparisons to some local government units to which the
Pasig mayor replied, “Kailangan po yung
mga LGU ay hindi po dapat negatibo yung comparison kung
hindi mag-tulungan na lang po kami. Let’s copy each other’s
best practices (for the betterment of the country).”
Vico also said in an accompanying tweet
that his service has nothing to do with “national politics” and that he’s been
updating his moves and practices for the transparency of his constituents.
He also made a recent comment about not having time for trolling and instead choosing this as a better time to save lives.
He also made a recent comment about not having time for trolling and instead choosing this as a better time to save lives.
“Wala po kaming panahon makipag-laban sa mga trolls at
paninira. Lahat na lang gusto nilang gawin politika. We are
just trying to do our best to save lives,” it reads.
(photo credit to owner) |
A breath
of fresh air
This is not the first time that Vico became the talk of the town, starting when he toppled a political dynasty in roundly defeating incumbent mayor Robert Eusebio who had 27-year reign in Pasig.
This is not the first time that Vico became the talk of the town, starting when he toppled a political dynasty in roundly defeating incumbent mayor Robert Eusebio who had 27-year reign in Pasig.
In an ANCX interview, Vico said he
wanted to work in government ever since he was 10, which is why he studied
political science at Ateneo de Manila University and even got his master’s
degree in public management from the same school.
With a difference of nearly 90,000
votes compared to his rival, Sotto win the seat and began doing things in his
own way. His campaign heavily focused on health, education and participative
governance that he’s very much executing and working on until now. After his
win, Vico has been a prominent political figure when it comes to social media
trends.
Despite the risks of the virus not just
for himself but for also his family, Vico continues to go out of his way and
secure the livelihood and safety of his constituents in Pasig with daily
updates, reports and outstanding precautionary measures around the area.
In fact, netizens point out that in
recent interviews, one can see how compassionate and genuinely concerned the
city mayor is for the Pasigueños.
He may not be wearing a cape or a
full-on spandex suit, but with his genuine heart and continued efforts for the
betterment of the country, Vico Sotto — along with a few other next-gen leaders
the Philippines has today — might just be a hero for the future generation.
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