After ending his term as the mayor of the city’s capital, Isko Moreno Domagoso expressed his gratitude to his family for understanding his calling as a public servant.
The former Manila Mayor, who was succeeded by his then Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, admitted that he had to set aside his responsibilities as a father in order to fulfill his sworn duties so he is happy to be back as a full-time father.
“Ngayong araw ang umpisa ng pagbabalik ko sa pribadong buhay. Sa 24 na taong paglilingkod ko sa bayan, naisantabi ko ang aking responsibilidad bilang ama sa aking pamilya dahil inuna kong tugunan ang mandato na ipinagkaloob sa akin ng taumbayan,” Isko said in a Facebook post.
“Ngayong tapos na aking termino, makababawi na ako sa lahat ng sakripisyo na buong-puso at walang pagtutol na pinagdaanan ng aking pamilya,” he added.
He also addressed his family to thank them for their support and understanding while he was still a mayor.
“Para kay Dynee, Patrick, Frances, Joaquin, Franco at Drake: Papa is here to love and care for all of you. Thank you for your understanding. I love you so much.”
Isko ran but lost as president during the 2022 elections.
In another post, he congratulated Mayor Honey for being elected as the first female mayor in Manila.
“Buong-buo ang tiwala ko sa ‘up, Ate, na yakang-yaka mong ipagpatuloy ang mga inumpisahan nating pagbabago sa minamahal nating Lungsod ng Maynila. Sapagkat ang bawat proyekto at programa na ating ginawa sa nakalipas na tatlong taon para sa mga Manileno ay iyong alam at parte ka nito sa pagbuo,” he said in a Facebook post.
He also assured the mayor that he will continue to support her even if he is now back as a citizen. “Todits-todits lang sa gedli si Citizen Isko. Dahil walang magmamalasakit sa ating mga Batang Maynila kundi tayo ring mga kapwa Batang Maynila.”