Monday, December 8, 2008

Gov. gets high rating from political giants

LINGAYEN --- Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group Chief Antonio “Bebot” Villar, Jr. praised Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. for his simultaneous implementation of projects aimed at improving the economy of Pangasinan that would deserve to be called premier province.

In his recent visit, Undersecretary Villar, along with other businessmen, were surprised to see the transformation happening at the Capitol compound in Lingayen.

They were awed at Gov. Espino’s dedication in turning the Capitol, the seat of governance, into a premier tourist destination marked by elegant buildings and courteous and efficient employees.

According to Villar, the impressive projects and effective local governance under the Espino administration gives him a “sense of pride” being a native of Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan.

“Ibig sabihin nito ay kung talagang nasa puso mo ang paglilingkod, makakayang gawin ang ninanais na pagbabago,” Villar said.

He added that in his long service as mayor of Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan, it is only under the Espino administration that he saw such remarkable accomplishments in just a short span of time, noting that no past governors had done such things.

In the meantime, Villar appealed to Espino’s critics to instead cooperate with the provincial government in reviving the once vibrant economy of Pangasinan.

He warned the detractors to stop from hurling destructive criticism if it will not bring anything good for the province.

Villar urged them to look at Gov. Espino’s programs as a whole which is designed to bring our province to unprecedented success instead of magnifying his small shortcomings.

"Walang perpektong tao o administrasyon subalit kung lahat ay magsasama- sama para sa ikagaganda ng serbisyo ay mapapadali ang anumang mabigat na trabaho sa administrasyon ni Gobernador Espino," Villar said.

In a recent media forum, Urdaneta City Mayor Amadeo Perez also hailed Gov. Espino giving him a high rating of 95 percent.

“Overall, the governor is doing a good job in Pangasinan. Saludo kami sa nagagawa niya sa buong Pangasinan lalo na sa Urdaneta City, Mayor Perez said.

“Dito sa Urdaneta ipinapaayos niya sa pamamagitan ng pondo ng provincial government ang mga irrigation facilities at mga dilapidated roads. Limang libong mga mahihirap ang binigyan ng provincial government ng PhilHealth benefits at pinapagawa rin ang district hospital dito. Ngayon lang nangyari sa termino ni Espino bilang gobernador ang mga ito kung saan napakalaking bagay ang nagagawa sa ating lalawigan lalo na sa mga kababayan nating mahihirap, Perez continued.

Meanwhile, League of Municipalities of the Philippines National President, Binalonan Mayor Ramon Guico, Jr. defended Gov. Espino on the issue about jueteng.

“The jueteng problem is none of Gov. Espino’s fault. Hindi kasalanan ng gobernador ang problema sa jueteng dahil nasa taong bayan nakasalalay kung mapapahinto ‘yan. Kung magkakaisa ang mga tao upang labanan ang jueteng at hindi na sila tataya, mapapatigil natin ito, Guico stressed. (PIO/Ninia F. Nicolas)

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