{"id":33472,"date":"2025-03-10T10:34:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T02:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelwithkarla.com\/?p=33472"},"modified":"2025-03-10T10:42:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T02:42:42","slug":"a-leader-beyond-titles-the-inspiring-leadership-of-punong-barangay-melencio-b-likot-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelwithkarla.com\/2025\/03\/10\/a-leader-beyond-titles-the-inspiring-leadership-of-punong-barangay-melencio-b-likot-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"A Leader Beyond Titles: The Inspiring Leadership of Punong Barangay Melencio B. Likot Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During my interview, the very first question thrown at me was, “Willing ka ba makigulo sa Barangay?”<\/em> I was taken aback, thinking\u2014oh my, is it really that chaotic? Is he serious? Is this a joke or an initial test? Well, after almost three years in my role working under the leadership of Punong Barangay Melencio B. Likot Jr., I can say that the question\u2014and my initial thoughts\u2014were all valid! Haha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working at the Sangguniang Barangay of Sampaloc 1 has been both challenging and rewarding. The role itself was a challenge because I initially felt unqualified, considering my professional background and experience. But what truly struck me was when my superior said, “I am not after the qualifications; I need someone whom I can trust.”<\/em> That statement alone set the tone for what was to come\u2014a truly unique and fulfilling journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience has been rewarding, not only because of the work I do but because of the leader I serve. Never have I encountered a Chief Executive who would willingly work on my behalf, drive for me, run errands for me, and support me in ways beyond my expectations. He is patient, understanding, considerate, and simply awesome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I have gotten to know him more. He is professional, unbiased, knowledgeable, humble, accommodating, and strict when necessary. He has a great sense of humor, is incredibly friendly, and is undeniably a workaholic. But most importantly, he is a true public servant\u2014one who upholds integrity and genuinely cares for his people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the things I admire most about him is his composure. When the election period came, there was an influx of complaints and black propaganda against his leadership. Despite the negativity, he never engaged in online conflicts or retaliated against false accusations. His ability to rise above it all and remain focused on his duties is truly admirable. My daughter<\/a> was right when she told me, “Mommy, haters gonna hate!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the challenges, I remain steadfast in my role because of him. I want to support him, help him, learn from him, and continue embracing the spirit of volunteerism. There will always be critics, and not everyone will appreciate his leadership. No one can please everybody. However, I have personally witnessed his dedication and efforts. He may not be able to attend to all the needs of his constituents, but he is constantly doing his best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Leader Beyond Titles: The Inspiring Leadership of Punong Barangay Melencio B. Likot Jr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since 2018, he has been leading Barangay Sampaloc 1\u2014not just as a Punong Barangay but as someone who can take on the duties of a tanod, clerk, driver, secretary, bookkeeper, treasurer, kagawad, utility worker, street sweeper, maintenance personnel, cook, justice officer, and committee chairman!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I truly wish that all his staff could deeply see and understand what it takes to be a public servant. He is an embodiment of dedication, resilience, and selflessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is Melencio B. Likot Jr.<\/a> \u2014How to be you po, Kapt?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n