04/09/2025
Mayor Vico Sotto, a beacon of integrity in a landscape often shadowed by deceit, has never shied away from speaking truth to power. His words cut through the noise, challenging the very foundations of what society often misconstrues as success. In a defining moment, he declared:
"You call yourself successful, yet your family is a battlefield. You flaunt your wealth, but it's stained with the sweat and tears of the exploited. You wield power, but your ascent was paved with the dignity of those you crushed beneath you!"
He dismantled the illusion that titles, money, or influence equate to genuine success, especially when these are achieved at the cost of one's soul, the well-being of family, or the basic human rights of others.
Sotto exposed the charade of leaders who parade mansions and luxury cars, masking a reality of betrayal, corruption, and fractured families. "What is wealth," he demanded, "if it's built on a foundation of lies and stolen dreams? What is power, if it's maintained by the oppression of the very people you swore to serve?"
For Vico, leadership is synonymous with accountability—a sacred duty not just to the electorate but to the unwavering moral compass that guides every action. True success, he insists, is measured by acts of service, grounded in humility and integrity, not by the fleeting allure of status symbols.
His words resonated like a clarion call, particularly among the youth, who recognize in him a leader brave enough to redefine success in a nation shackled by corruption. Vico Sotto challenges us all to aspire to a higher standard, where ethical governance and selfless service are the true hallmarks of achievement, igniting a movement towards a more just and equitable society.