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Herrera denies any House bid in 2010


Vice Gov. Julius Caesar Herrera yesterday denied that he is entertaining the possibility of settling down for a congressional seat in 2010.

“We have better things to do than talk about the elections,” the vice-governor said.

Herrera issued the denial to rectify reports that he has been requested by Gov. Erico Aumentado to vie for the first congressional seat instead of running for governor in next year’s polls.

Unconfirmed reports said Aumentado had requested Herrera to forego his gubernatorial aspirations and instead simply run for the House seat to be vacated by Rep. Edgar Chatto.

“Gov. Aumentado did not make such a request and in fairness to the governor, I do not think he will do that at this time,” the vice-governor said.

Herrera admitted that he and Aumentado are in constant communication but they are more concerned about the worsening economic crisis than politics.

He did not comment when asked if the report came from people who want him to forego his reported gubernatorial aspirations.

“If there are people who are already starting to campaign for the election next year, they should not drag Gov. Aumentado and myself,” Herrera said.

The vice-governor said that at the moment, his priority is to promote his pet agenda which is to exhort people to backyard gardening.

“Even before the worldwide economic crisis, I have always believed that people should make use of the smallest vacant lot because this responsible stewardship,” he added.

The vice-governor also pointed out that if people particularly those in the towns will no longer buy vegetables and root crops from the harvest in their backyard, this will help them make both ends meet.

“In times of crisis, it makes a lot of difference because every peso counts and it is a big help if we can save on our food requirements by the plant that we grow,” he added.

Herrera said he is happy that other officials have joined him in pushing for agriculture because “every help is needed”.

He added that unlike other places particularly in highly urbanized cities, Bohol can still turn to the soil for help in these difficult times.

“It is always better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. It is better for people to make concrete action like planting in their backyard than cursing the rich nations, those in government without doing anything,” he stressed.

source: http://vgo-sp.bohol.gov.ph/index.php?module=announce&ANN_user_op=view&ANN_id=226

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