Mr. Lorenzo: So many mansions (Built and paid for by OFW's) Not local employees.
The New Pablo O. Lim Memorial Astrodome was Number One: - really not needed, we had a perfectly adequate community center. and Number Two: - financed by our former mayor and now Lt. Governor who pawned Badian Springs. If the town defaults on the loan, you will have to go to Panglao to swim.
The restored Dome and interior of the Holy Infant Church, and the stained glass windows were paid for by US, Manila, Davao, Cebu, Saudi, UK, and USA balikbayans. (There are plaques at the entrance to the church) The LGU had nothing to do with this work.
I think the reason you do not see any negatives is because you have not spent any time here.
1. Yes, indeed, so many mansions. Ofws or not, they are still Valencianhons who send money back to Valencia , and in return the town benefits. Don't be so closed minded to think that just because they're 'OFWs' that makes them automatically outside the sphere of Valencia and the Valencianhon people.
Ako, i was born in Valencia, but raised in America. You might consider me 'OFW' but I do not consider myself an OFW, but a
pure-blooded Valencianhon. 2. The Pablo Lim Astrodome looks good. I don't know who designed it, but one thing is clear that it was named after the late Mayor Pablo Lim , who was also a very good friend of my late grandmother. Why so antagonistic against projects that are built to develop the infrastructure of the town? From what I was told (by former mayors and from political folks there in Valencia, the dome functions during formal ceremonies and during town festivals and events). Is there a possibility of expanding the astrodome?
3. Have you been to Badiang Springs? Its filled to the brim. I was there and visited few times and everytime it was filled to full capacity. I really don't think it will be taken away nor will the Valencianhon people have to drive to Panglao to swim. LoL.
Badiang Springs/ pool has been there since i can remember. Since as far back as i can remember, the pool has always been there. And considering the high rate of tourists/ visitors to the site, there is steady income. I'm sure the loan will be paid. And considering the Lt. Governor of Bohol is Dr. Concepcion Lim, i really doubt they will be doing anything to forfeit the Badiang Spring/ Pool.
4. Whether or not the new dome of the Church was funded by the OFWs or 'home' Valencianhons, they're still Valencianhons.
Awww diba? We loose the right to take responsibility and to help out our beloved town just because we leave our Pinanggang Yutang na tawhan, diay?? You're telling me that just because USA Balikbayans donate something to the town, that they are separate entity aside from the town?
Mac, there is a community here in USA called the Valencianhon Assocation of the East Coast, which is composed of some 30-40 families and we donate and pool in money to help what we can for our town. Let alone celebrate the Fiesta of our town in the honor of Senyor Santo Nino EVERY year. So even tho we are not in Valencia, we celebrate in SPIRIT with our families and our friends back home in VALENCIA.
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