Councilor Lorie Natividad-Borja: President of Metro Manila Philippine Councilors League
Date Posted: 09.16.2013
 this year.
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The councilor-president eyes the possibility of forging and promoting sisterhood pacts among the localities in the National Capital Region (NCR), to encourage sharing of best practices that are worth replicating. “Hindi naman masamang manggaya kung para ito sa ikauunlad ng bawat isa. Lalo na’t dito sa Metro Manila, halos pare-pareho lang naman tayo nang kinakaharap na problema, baka ang solusyon na epektibo sa iba ay maaaring magamit din natin,” Coun. Lorrie shared in an interview.
As the new chair of MMPCL, Coun. Lorie shall also act as an official member of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Metro Manila Council, as established in administrative issuance, Res. No. 12 Series of 1996.
The legislator’s longevity as Valenzuela City’s councilor for three consecutive terms is her key to popularity in the circle of MMPCL. She attributes her victory not only from her active participation in the league’s activities, but also from the full support of her loving husband, former Malabon City Councilor Ian Emmanuel Borja, who used to be with her in MMPCL.
She’s an early bird, she’s Super Mom!
While a lot of working mothers find it extremely challenging to juggle their time among domestic responsibilities, relationship issues, and career concerns, Coun. Lorie has furnished herself a selfless schedule that allows her to multi-task effectively.
During weekdays, the hardworking councilor wakes up before 5:00 o’clock in the morning to prepare the needs of her children who are bound to school. She is the one who cooks for their breakfast and she also gives the shower to her twins. Her oldest son leaves their abode at 5:30 AM, while her twins leave at 6:30 AM.
If the councilor has neither appointments nor meetings to attend, she would go back to sleep until 9:00 AM. After her rest, she would prepare again for her next series of tasks.
“Pinipilit kong makauwi ng maaga para makapagluto ako ng dinner. Very personal sa asawa ko at sa mga anak ko na ako ang maghahanda ng pagkain nila, lalo na sa kambal ko na allergic sa ilang pagkain. So dapat talaga, I will personally handle their food.”
Simplicity and humility are the keys
Her secret to her lasting strength is her moral values which are similar to her favorite political icons, the late Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Valenzuela City Mayor REX Gatchalian, and Valenzuela City District 1 Representative Cong. WIN Gatchalian. According to the councilor, the ability of these public servants to deal with ordinary people with ease is an admirable feat.
Each day, Coun. Lorrie prays for God’s grace of humility and simplicity, which she deems as salient factors for her to become an effective public servant. “Kailangan, hindi mawawala ang kababaang-loob kahit may posisyon. Mahalaga na simple ka magsalita, manamit, at makisama upang maabot ka ng tao,” Coun. Lorrie added.
City Council's champion in education
All students of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) should spare a piece of gratitude in their hearts for Coun. Lorrie for she is the woman behind the establishment of this local university.
Her almost five months of research and efforts to push for the passage of Ordinance No. 14-02, otherwise known as “An Ordinance establishing the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela,” are now reaping results to her heart’s joy. Thousands of Valenzuelano youths have now gained benefit out of this institution.
Almost teary-eyed, she shared, “Every time na may PLV graduation at nakikita ko ‘yung mga kabataang ga-graduate, at ‘pag may mga nakakasalamuha akong PLV graduates na may mga trabaho na, sumasaya ako.”
Dear, wise voters
Coun. Lorie extends her gratitude to the Valenzuelano electorate who casted their trust on her last elections, “Inspirasyon ko sa trabaho ang pagpapahalaga sa botong naku
ha ko. Dahil ako’y hinalal, kailangan kong magtrabaho at maging responsible. Kailangan din, tulung-tulong tayo.”
The standing committees which the councilor presently chairs are Committee on Education, Science, and Technology; Committee on Trade, Commerce, and industry; and Committee on Peace and Order. She is also a member of Committee on Cooperatives; Committee on Health; Committee on Urban Planning, Housing, and Development; Committee on Ethics, Good Government, and Public Accountability; and Committee on Awards and Recognition.
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After several years of her dedicated service to the people of Valenzuela City, District 2 Councilor Lorena “Lorie” Natividad-Borja has earned her way to become the new president the of Metro Manila Philippine Councilors League (MMPCL) this year.
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The councilor-president eyes the possibility of forging and promoting sisterhood pacts among the localities in the National Capital Region (NCR), to encourage sharing of best practices that are worth replicating. “Hindi naman masamang manggaya kung para ito sa ikauunlad ng bawat isa. Lalo na’t dito sa Metro Manila, halos pare-pareho lang naman tayo nang kinakaharap na problema, baka ang solusyon na epektibo sa iba ay maaaring magamit din natin,” Coun. Lorrie shared in an interview.
As the new chair of MMPCL, Coun. Lorie shall also act as an official member of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Metro Manila Council, as established in administrative issuance, Res. No. 12 Series of 1996.
The legislator’s longevity as Valenzuela City’s councilor for three consecutive terms is her key to popularity in the circle of MMPCL. She attributes her victory not only from her active participation in the league’s activities, but also from the full support of her loving husband, former Malabon City Councilor Ian Emmanuel Borja, who used to be with her in MMPCL.
She’s an early bird, she’s Super Mom!
While a lot of working mothers find it extremely challenging to juggle their time among domestic responsibilities, relationship issues, and career concerns, Coun. Lorie has furnished herself a selfless schedule that allows her to multi-task effectively.
During weekdays, the hardworking councilor wakes up before 5:00 o’clock in the morning to prepare the needs of her children who are bound to school. She is the one who cooks for their breakfast and she also gives the shower to her twins. Her oldest son leaves their abode at 5:30 AM, while her twins leave at 6:30 AM.
If the councilor has neither appointments nor meetings to attend, she would go back to sleep until 9:00 AM. After her rest, she would prepare again for her next series of tasks.
“Pinipilit kong makauwi ng maaga para makapagluto ako ng dinner. Very personal sa asawa ko at sa mga anak ko na ako ang maghahanda ng pagkain nila, lalo na sa kambal ko na allergic sa ilang pagkain. So dapat talaga, I will personally handle their food.”
Simplicity and humility are the keys
Her secret to her lasting strength is her moral values which are similar to her favorite political icons, the late Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Valenzuela City Mayor REX Gatchalian, and Valenzuela City District 1 Representative Cong. WIN Gatchalian. According to the councilor, the ability of these public servants to deal with ordinary people with ease is an admirable feat.
Each day, Coun. Lorrie prays for God’s grace of humility and simplicity, which she deems as salient factors for her to become an effective public servant. “Kailangan, hindi mawawala ang kababaang-loob kahit may posisyon. Mahalaga na simple ka magsalita, manamit, at makisama upang maabot ka ng tao,” Coun. Lorrie added.
City Council's champion in education
All students of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) should spare a piece of gratitude in their hearts for Coun. Lorrie for she is the woman behind the establishment of this local university.
Her almost five months of research and efforts to push for the passage of Ordinance No. 14-02, otherwise known as “An Ordinance establishing the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela,” are now reaping results to her heart’s joy. Thousands of Valenzuelano youths have now gained benefit out of this institution.
Almost teary-eyed, she shared, “Every time na may PLV graduation at nakikita ko ‘yung mga kabataang ga-graduate, at ‘pag may mga nakakasalamuha akong PLV graduates na may mga trabaho na, sumasaya ako.”
Dear, wise voters
Coun. Lorie extends her gratitude to the Valenzuelano electorate who casted their trust on her last elections, “Inspirasyon ko sa trabaho ang pagpapahalaga sa botong naku
ha ko. Dahil ako’y hinalal, kailangan kong magtrabaho at maging responsible. Kailangan din, tulung-tulong tayo.”
The standing committees which the councilor presently chairs are Committee on Education, Science, and Technology; Committee on Trade, Commerce, and industry; and Committee on Peace and Order. She is also a member of Committee on Cooperatives; Committee on Health; Committee on Urban Planning, Housing, and Development; Committee on Ethics, Good Government, and Public Accountability; and Committee on Awards and Recognition.