Vigan City Councilor Ranches appears in Pulso ti Ilocandia

(L-R: Piomar Reoliquio, host, Ben Pacris, panelist, and City Councilor Franz Ranches, Jr, guest)
On the appearance of Vigan City Councilor Honorable Franz Ranches, Jr in Pulso ti Ilocandia, he valiantly strewed all the public issues and concerns asked from him. Without reservation, he stated that their “word war” with City Councilor George Villanueva was rooted from several issues due to individual contradiction of ideas. One of which, was related to the resignation of Councilor Jun Figuerres. Another reason was regarded to the 46 million City Convention Center project. He clarified that their invitation to the project contractor and city engineer to attend their session was natural and very basic regarding of a very important project. He emphasized that they just wanted to have an update about the program of works of the project as preparation for the coming allocation of budget this October. And to explain the alleged issues for not following some of the construction procedures in order to avoid confusion by the public and the media. And he was very vocal to exhibit his disappointment for the twice “no show” response of the people involved. Nonetheless, he said that the explanation of the city government engineer was acceptable and valid because that they did not secure permission from the City Mayor to attend the sessions. While he said that as far as he knew the project contractors have no response at all, even a single phone call.
With regards to his support to Congressman Ryan Singson in his candidacy on the special election, he said that it was a personal endorsement and not from the Liberal Party where he is affiliated. He boldly told that he supported Cong. Singson because of his exemplary leadership and good standing while serving as City Vice Mayor. Likewise, he vocally admitted that he applied for a national position with his aim to serve the people at large. But while waiting for the result of his application, he said that he is contented serving as Councilor. And he assured that if ever it will happen, he is ready to face off the challenges.
Councilor Ranches dynamically envisioned Vigan as a place with total human development. A place not only livable but also a place wherein the people have the freedom to talk, freedom to earn a living, freedom from poverty, and freedom from ignorance.
As from the Liberal Party, he also informed the public that they are forming the “Young Liberal of Ilocos” which is open to all young blood citizens of Ilocos Sur but must be a qualified voter, and aged 18-35years old.
Councilor Ranches was a Political Science graduate of the University of Santo Tomas. He was a three termed City Vice Mayor of Vigan. At present, he is a city councilor and holds the Committee on Information and Communication Technology of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. He is also a district chairman of the Liberal Party.