Provincial Administrator Dennis S. Lazaro files his Certificate of Candidacy today, December 1, 2009 for the position of Governor in the Province of Laguna.
He has decided to run for the governorship amidst the clamor of various sectors of Laguna for strong visionary leadership in the province that builds on the strong fundamentals set in place by the current Governor, Teresita S. Lazaro.
"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a VISION," said Dennis Lazaro.

       Resting on entrepreneurial leadership and management skills sharpened through the years in innovative business enterprises and seven years of provincial administration, Mr. Lazaro bears with him a comprehensive 18-point program designed to maintain Laguna's position as the premier province of the country in terms of investment, social services and governance.

       Mr. Lazaro believes in the strong Laguna heritage of hard work and service, a culture of excellence, and a deep-seated sense of nationalism. He calls on the Lagunense to utilize these traits, enthusiasm and fervor to achieve the next level of progress. He however, characterized this progress as something that provincemates can bring into their homes, into their dining table and into their pockets.

       Dubbed as the Spirit and Enthusiasm of Laguna or "Diwa at Siglang Laguna", Mr. Lazaro puts forth a program of governance that touches on his vision for investment and industrialization, agricultural modernization, responsive and relevant education, economic empowerment through the SME's and cooperative, and enhance social and family welfare services, brought about by a climate peace and order, a nurturing environment, based on the principles of good governance and participatory leadership. "Pag ang lider at ang tao ay nagsama, lalabas ang galing ng taga-Laguna!" Lazaro added.

       As Provincial Administrator, Mr. Dennis Lazaro has initiated innovative changes designed to facilitate and improve delivery of services to the constituents especially in the areas of agricultural extension, education, health, family welfare services and industrial harmony.

       Aside from his numerous duties as Provincial Administrator, Mr. Dennis Lazaro is also a very active advocate for the environment as Chairman of the 18,000-strong Salinlupa Ecological Youth Movement of Laguna.
(PIO-Laguna)