Ambrosio R. Villorente
Will Make Life Miserable: Gonzalez
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has designated Secretary of Justice Raul Gonzalez, Sr. chair of the Panay Island Rehabilitation and Restoration Task Force. Arroyo designated Gonzalez chair through Administrative Order No. 230 dated July 25, 2008.
The order specifically mandated the task force to lead in the rehabilitation of Panay Island and other provinces of Western Visayas damaged by typhoon Frank on June 21, 2008. Under the command of Gonzalez are the members of the task force. They are RDC chair, Governor Salvacion Zaldivar–Perez of Antique, governors and city mayors of affected provinces and representatives from the following offices: HUDCC, DA, DSWD, DPWH, DOT, Budget, DND, DILG, DOLE, DTI and the private sector.
The task force proposed a P15 billion budget, but it was scaled down to about P10 billion.
But Iloilo Provincial governor Niel Tupas, Sr. wants Gonzalez to resign his justice portfolio before he assumes the chairmanship of the Panay rehabilitation task force. According to Tupas, it is illegal and unconstitutional for Gonzalez Sr. to handle two government positions at the same time. Moreover, Governor Tupas, Sr. “warned that the fund would be in danger if Gonzales is made to handle it.” The fund might be misused and further Gonzalez’ political plan.
Tupas suggested it will be for the best interest of Panay people if the task of overseeing the Panay Rehabilitation Fund is given to a non politician.
Upon hearing it, Sec. Gonzalez warned, he “will make life miserable” for Tupas who simply laughed off the warning.
Let Sec. Raul Gon-zalez, Sr. and Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. quarrel but let not the rehabilitation of Panay place in jeopardy.
Stop Smoking
On October 17, 2008, the Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Kalibo held its meeting in the residence of Atty. Immanuel Sodusta in Estancia, Kalibo. One of the matters approved is a resolution to make the Rotary Livelihood and Training Center Clubhouse smoking free.
The said resolution was published in the Budyong issued on October 21. Budyong is the weekly official publication of the Rotary Club of Kalibo.
During the Rotary Club meeting held in the evening on Oct. 21 in the Rotary Clubhouse, nobody from the officers and members dared smoke. The atmosphere was so clear. Everybody got fresh breaths. May this trend continue not only in the RC Kalibo clubhouse but in all places we will visit especially in Aklan.
The said resolution was published in the Budyong issued on October 21. Budyong is the weekly official publication of the Rotary Club of Kalibo.
During the Rotary Club meeting held in the evening on Oct. 21 in the Rotary Clubhouse, nobody from the officers and members dared smoke. The atmosphere was so clear. Everybody got fresh breaths. May this trend continue not only in the RC Kalibo clubhouse but in all places we will visit especially in Aklan.
SP Trip To China
A trip to the Peoples Republic of China is arranged for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members of Aklan for observation studies. The delegation head of course is Vice Governor Gabrielle V. Calizo. She is also the presiding officer of the SP.
The delegation will stay in China for one week to conduct observation studies on agriculture and tourism. They are scheduled to leave for China on Monday, October 27, 2007.
A travel study is one of the best means of education. And there are many things to learn in China. One thing to emulate from the Chinese is their work habits. They are dedicated and honest workers. For an employee, he sees to it that he produces goods or services more than the value of his wage being received. This enables his employer to profit out of his job thereby enabling the employer to continue his business and maintain more employees in the payroll.
This trip to China is a rare chance for our SP delegation to learn how the Chinese persevere in their jobs. They will learn how the Chinese conduct jobs for themselves or for their employers.
It is just too bad the delegation is not complete because the following who begged off from joining the entourage. Hon. Nemesio P. Neron, Hon. Rodson Mayor, Hon. Plaridel M. Morania, and Hon. Pedro M. Garcia. Hon. Junrey Tordecillas of the Sangguniang Kabataan cannot join the trip for his inability to secure Chinese Visa. /MP
The delegation will stay in China for one week to conduct observation studies on agriculture and tourism. They are scheduled to leave for China on Monday, October 27, 2007.
A travel study is one of the best means of education. And there are many things to learn in China. One thing to emulate from the Chinese is their work habits. They are dedicated and honest workers. For an employee, he sees to it that he produces goods or services more than the value of his wage being received. This enables his employer to profit out of his job thereby enabling the employer to continue his business and maintain more employees in the payroll.
This trip to China is a rare chance for our SP delegation to learn how the Chinese persevere in their jobs. They will learn how the Chinese conduct jobs for themselves or for their employers.
It is just too bad the delegation is not complete because the following who begged off from joining the entourage. Hon. Nemesio P. Neron, Hon. Rodson Mayor, Hon. Plaridel M. Morania, and Hon. Pedro M. Garcia. Hon. Junrey Tordecillas of the Sangguniang Kabataan cannot join the trip for his inability to secure Chinese Visa. /MP
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