Entrepreneurial Farmer

Ambrosio R. Villorente

The Arrogance of Dr. Lebaquin

For simply texting his child, Dr. Rey Lebaquin, Sr. went to the office of the PNRC Aklan Chapter, confronted Mr. Morefe Q. Flores and scolded him.
What is the message of Flores to the Lebaquin child? Flores simply texted him to return Red Cross information materials and uniform lent to Rey Lebaquin, Jr. while they were in camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal attending the Survival Camping of Red Cross volunteers. But as per information, Rey Jr. has not returned them yet. So Morefe just reminded the young Lebaquin, Jr. to return it.
But Dr. Lebaquin, Sr. the "best surgeon in town" didn’t feel good. He confronted Flores using defamatory terms with threat if he continued texting his beloved son.
Gov. Carlito S. Marquez has referred the case to his legal officer and investigate the incident if necessary.
Oral Defamation Grave Threat VS Dr. Lebaquin
In Aklan Provincial Capitol, Governor Carlito S. Marquez has created an investigating committee to investigate Dr. Rey Lebaquin, Sr. to find out if he has or has not violated the Civil Service Law on the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for government officials and employees.
In a special meeting called by Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino, chairman, PNRC Aklan Chapter Board of Directors on Monday, June 09, 2008, it was unanimously approved that a criminal case will be filed against Dr. Rey Lebaquin, Sr., This decision was rendered after Mr. Morefe Q. Flores thoroughly explained the incident that happened between him and Dr. Lebaquin in the PNRC office, Kalibo in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27.
Ms. Mary Joe B. Galeon who was present during the said incident was requested to relate what she heard and saw. Mr. Arcely Pelayo, chapter administrator, PNRC Aklan chapter told the PNRC Board the selection process followed in the selection of the Aklan delegates to the 2008 Super Camp of the PNRC held at Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal on May 8-13, 2008 where one of the Aklan delegates was Rey Lebaquin, Jr., son of Dr. Lebaquin. Dr. Dolly C. Caballe whose son was also with the Aklan delegates was asked to say something about the May 27 incident, her son being one of the delegates. Her son, RR Caballe is also a friend and classmate of Rey Lebaquin, Jr. After hearing them, the PNRC Board Aklan unanimously approved to file criminal case versus Dr. Rey Lebaquin, Sr. with Mr. Morefe Q. Flores as the main complainant. A case of oral defamation, grave threat and behavior unbecoming of a physician maybe filed against Dr. Lebaquin.
Investigate
Winston Garcia
Meralco is a private firm engaged in the supply and distribution of electricity. Mr. Winston Garcia wanted it investigated because of the high cost of electricity Meralco sells to its consumers. He also wants it investigated because Meralco does not disclose to the public information Mr. Garcia wanted to know.
If Mr. Garcia wished Meralco to disclosed some vital information, why don’t he start it with the GSIS he manages as chairman of the Board and president?
Mr. Garcia must explain the following to the people especially to the GSIS members:
1. Why did he deposit the GSIS pension fund with the Union Bank with very limited branches to serve the members? 2. Why are records in the GSIS so topsy-turvy making it very difficult to do business with that office? 3. Why does GSIS pay meager sum to members as dividends? He boost the GSIS has P400 billion to buy Meralco. 4. Why does Mr. Garcia engage in too much unnecessary advertising in the tri-media? The substance of advertisement is the promotion of favorable attitude towards the GSIS. No amount of ads will convince people but good service. 5. Why are so many GSIS members and pensioners discontented with the GSIS services? /MP