By the Bohol Chronicle
The unattended bad roads in the city particularly in the barangays as well as the alleged graft and corruption in the city highlighted residents’ comments as Tagbilaran City marked her 43rd Charter Day last Wednesday.
A random survey conducted by the weekly program “Radyo Merkado†over dyRD registered the most number of comments on bad road condition in the city which has long been promised to be attended to.
This, even as Gallares st., which is the city’s second busiest street recently completed a P19- million concreting project.
“What we see along Gallares st is just like a showcase of what is not reflective of the road condition in the totality of Tagbilaran, a respondent said who however appreciated the new lights along Gallares st. and at entrances of the city.
Aside from bad roads, respondents through phone calls and text said graft and corruption is heavily perceived in the present city hall management. This came after no less than four cases against the city mayor are pending before the Ombudsman.
These are the P6.4 million unliquidated cash advances, the grossly disadvantageous contract of the City Square between the city government and the consortium of contractors, environmental destruction due to the drainage/sewerage outfall at the city port and the tax harassment case filed against the city mayor.
The four cases are under investigation by the Visayas Ombudsman.
The other deplorable matters which registered during yesterday’s radio program were the tolerated illegal numbers game of swertres, unabated drug trafficking and some criminalities.
The poor salary scheme of city hall workers was likewise mentioned as well as the criticized existence of “task force,†and “monitoring team.â€
The survey likewise generated appreciation for the improvement of street lights and the upgrading of the city’s public market particularly the Agora Market now City Square as well as the programs for senior citizens.
AWARDEES
The 43rd Charter Day celebration last Wednesday presented awards from the city government: Nazaria Matig-a Bantilan and Dolores Uy Yap, "Mothers of the Year"; Ong Guat, "Father of the Year"; Ricardo Brito, Juan Apostol, Ko Sum Beng, new investors; Fred Ong and Marlito Uy, business trendsetters; Mariano Uy, outstanding community service; Hans Schoof, faithful supporter of the city; Visitacion Acero, Teresita Irig, outstanding career in civil service; Faro Cabalit, Reynaldo Calimbayan, Antonio porticos, Walter Toston, Rosemarie Palma, Piancita Castolo, dedication and efficiency in public service; Warren Yap, Jr., CPA board topnotcher; Kurt Bongabong, successful barrister while in public service and Auberto Ungay, model lungsoranon.
The celebration started with a diana and a thanksgiving mass officiated by Msgr. Jeffrey Malanog, vicar general.
The commemorative program followed at the city atrium led by Mayor Dan Lim and Vice Mayor Jose Antonio Veloso leading the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Barangay captains and chiefs of offices and all city government employees attended the 43rd Charter Day program last Wednesday.
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