New DOTC-ARMM head assures transformation

SERVICE BUILDING --- Newly installed DOTC-ARMM Secretary Datu Ombra S. Sinsuat, Jr. delivering his message during a gathering last November 9 at the lobby of the agency office. Seated at left is the guest of honour and speaker, ARMM Executive Secretary Atty. Laisa M. Alamia. (GILMHAR A. LAO)

COTABATO CITY --- The new leadership of the Department of Transportation and Communication in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOTC-ARMM) assured to implement sweeping transformation of the agency, which is known for its decade-old sickening management struggle.

Following his confirmation by the Commission on Appointment of the ARMM’s Regional Legislative Assembly   last November 9, newly installed DOTC-ARMM Secretary Datu Ombra S. Sinsuat, Jr. said that upon the directive of Regional Governor Mujiv. S Hataman, he is bound to improve public service as well as restore the reputation of the agency perceived to have grown more tarnished through the years.

Sinsuat said in a press conference on Thursday last week that as head of the department, he is ready to implement the difficult reforms in the coming months.

“With the guidance of our regional governor, I am more than ready with the challenge of reforming the department. Let us hope for the best for the benefit and welfare of our constituents in the ARMM,” said Sinsuat.

ARMM Executive Secretary Atty. Laisa M. Alamia, who was the guest of honor and speaker in the gathering, said Sinsuat has the full support of the autonomous regional government.

“The DOTC-ARMM shall have their new office to be constructed early next year and will also include the attached offices under the agency,” said Atty. Alamia.

Abldelnazir Mohammad Isa, Director III of the DOTC-ARMM, expressed his wish that the new management shall be able to steer the department towards a new horizon away from despair that has become the hallmark of most employees in the office.

“We know that the tasks ahead of our regional secretary are mind breaking. But as what we had manifested from before up to now, our support for him is crucial,” said Mohammad Isa.

Sinsuat is the eldest son of incumbent Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Ombra Q. Sinsuat, Sr. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE B. ACOSTA – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)