Local execs in NegOr back PGMA - Gov. Arnaiz
by R. Nessia
Dumaguete City (29 June 2005) -- Governor George P. Arnaiz yesterday (June 20) declared his full support for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during a press conference attended by local chief executives nationwide.
In a press conference covered by national major media networks in the country, the governor said the provincial government of Negros Oriental is behind the President as almost all mayors and all members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan here are supportive of the Arroyo administration.
The governor's show of support came in the heels of the announcement of the 1.5-million strong Union of Local Authorities as they voiced out their full support behind Pres. Arroyo and condemned any and all forms of extra constitutional moves to effect changes in the government.
Overseas Filipino Workers in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Greece also expressed support to the President, and called on the opposition to stop trying to discredit the Arroyo administration.
At least nine business groups in the Visayas have expressed their unconditional support to the current administration, amidst the allegations and accusations hurled against her and her family.
Amidst the attempts to undermine the Arroyo administration, the President has asked the public to remain calm as administration officials lambasted various groups, particularly the opposition, for pushing "orchestrated" moves to oust Pres. Arroyo.
The Church has recently announced their position in favor of the President, pointing to what they call is the absence of "compelling reasons and circumstances that would warrant for the change in the Presidency" and welcoming "a change in the attitude in the culture of graft and corruption, economic poverty, gambling, and traditional politics through a change in the way of governance."
Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio Bunye said that separate investigations on jueteng and wiretapping will lead to more destructive politics.
"The Filipino people want to hear more of how well we are faring in improving our economy rather than the never-ending political squabbles that are dividing our nation and setting back the clock on investments, jobs and better services."
He called on the opposition to desist and respond to the call of unity behind the welfare of the people. (PIA)
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