Mike Defensor fanatic- Whether you like it or not!

According to the latest surveys, Quezon City Mayoral aspirant Mike Defensor has surged ahead over his rivals for the Quezon City mayoralty post, with his impressive platform for improving the city and his solid record in public service being cited as the key factors for the unprecedented rise in latest surveys.

Mike has developed a holistic approach to leadership, one that is project-oriented, hinged on good, clean governance, forward-looking, and dedicated to the specific needs of the city’s various sectors and citizens.

Mike Defensor; For sure in Quezon City.

A solid record in governance

Unlike other mayoralty candidates, Defensor has extensive experience in public service both in the executive and legislative branches. He started his political career as a councilor before running for congress where he authored bills tackling issues like housing, nutrition, and the rights of the disabled. He was named one of the top 10 Legislators, New Millennium's Most Outstanding Solons and Most Consistent Outstanding Congressman for three consecutive years by the Gladiators Magazine and Congress Watch Magazine.

He later handled cabinet posts such as the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. But his most prominent accomplishments were when he was tasked to head the NAIA Terminal 3 where he presided over its turnover and opening and the Philippine National Railways where he improved the condition of the trains.

Transforming QC into a top business hub

Among Mike’s top agendas is improving the image of QC’s business sector, by making it easier—and more rewarding—to do business in the city, thus providing a highly viable alternative to cities like Makati and Mandaluyong. A Central Business District (CBD) will be established, aiming to make the city competitive and provide added employment to residents, while incentives in the form of tax breaks and free permits will be offered to those who put up shop in the CBD.

Providing for the city’s various sectors

To bring down unemployment and provide decent jobs to the people, Mike will provide livelihood training on dressmaking, food processing, automotive, electronics and other valuable skills that QC’s residents can utilize to earn a living.

Likewise, top training will also be given to both large industries such as the BPO sector and smaller businesses such as restaurants and internet outlets, with Mike stressing the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors.

“What’s important here is that the local government, businessmen and the community should help each other in achieving the common goal of providing employment and better welfare to our people,” Mike said.

Men, women, children and the elderly: a better life for all

Of course, one of the basic and most important steps in the project of re-invigorating the city’s businesses is providing for the basic needs of the city’s socially diverse residents and helping them get ahead in life.

Among the cornerstones of Mike’s welfare program is the delivery of proper health care for all by setting up hospitals and clinics that provide quality care and medicine at low to no-cost, by granting PhilHealth memberships to beneficiaries which include expectant mothers, the elderly, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Given Mike’s distinction as a young, dynamic leader, and his strong affinity for the youth sector, education would also be a top priority as he aims for city that will produce 48,000 scholars annually. These students will receive quality IT-driven education to equip them with the necessary skills and know-how to get good jobs when they graduate.

Reaping the fruits of progress

Given the massive fund the city has accumulated over years of competent financial management, Mike strongly believes that it is time for city residents to feel the effects of progress in the city, through programs and projects that effectively utilizes the city budget, allowing for the construction of schools, hospitals and other infrastructure without burdening the people with new taxes.