Glenn Soco, Team Mandaue winners take oath of office

Cebu Vice Governor-elect Glenn Soco officially took his oath of office yesterday in a ceremony held in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City — the very place where his public service journey began where he was once the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman.

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This, as Team Mandaue winners led by Mandaue City Vice Mayor-elect Glenn Bercede also took their oaths of office in a separate ceremony yesterday.

Soco, who has made it a tradition to take his oath before the Barangay Chairman of Labogon, said the act is deeply symbolic and personal to him.

“It’s the barangay where I grew up, and where I got the chance to serve as SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) Chairman,” Soco shared in a phone interview.

The oath-taking was administered by Labogon Barangay Captain Helbert Nejana. Soci was joined by his family, friends, and some supporters.

The oath-taking in his home barangay is continuing a custom of Soco.

"It's really my tradition in my stint in public service in 2019 and in 2022, i always take my oath in front of the Punong Barangay in my home barangay in Labogon, Mandaue City," he said.

As he stepped into his new role, Soco said he is preparing for a busy first 100 days, particularly in organizing the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

With a mix of returning and new board members, plus the addition of two more seats, the body will now have 20 members, including the vice governor.

One of his initial projects would include the establishment of a service lounge for barangay workers visiting the capitol.

“Para ig-adto sila, naa sila'y place where they can sit, eat, and stay,” he said.

Soco also vowed to preside over the passage of meaningful legislation that will support key programs in the province.