How the government can save money even without trying

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Part of The Bicol Star

Title
How the government can save money even without trying
Creator
Guerrero, Ireneo V.
Language
English
Year
1970
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In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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Youth Leaders... NICOLAS Ngisi. . .Ob, THE BICOL STAR AUGUST 29, 1970 gisi...Oh9Payaso...Ngisi! .. nurat ni JUANING ROSALES NICOLAS Director Can Bicol Dramatic Circle Dolot Sa Mga Nabigo Sa Pagmamahal Payaso, Ngisi! . . .sagcod an puso mo mag-dugo dahil sa-sarong babaye, pag-mahal mo ay nabigo, Kinawat-Kawatan lamang, pamomoton mong mahiyo dangan ica binayaan, nagdudusa, nag-momondo. Gabos mong hiniro-hiro can publico ngingishan, dabil mayo nin pag-aram, can tunay mong namatean, aco simo minadamay, can saimong casawian, can pait nin capaitan, can puso mong nalugadan. Caming mga Manunurat tataong makidamay sa mga tawong nabigo, sa pag-mamabal sa buhay, ta minsan ngani cami, ay; Poeta nin ca-apihan alagad ta an puso mi, iguang ginto na bulawan. Tatao caming maherac, sa tawo na mayong palad na siring simo Payaso, na an puso iguang lugad, ngomisi ca pangisiha, an publico gabos nangad ngani sindang maogma can saindang ibinayad. Pacatapus domigdi ca, sasacuang mga takiag sacuya ca yayacapon, na tagub nin pag-caherac, cun hararom si nalugad, can punal na isinaksak can babayeng minahal mo, mayong puso!... mayong calagl... Mayo cang roacocoa, sa tinacsil nin babaye orog ngonian na panahon, na an gabos "easy-easy minsan “falda” nin “vestido” haraliput nang labi-labi lingawi na si naca-agui... ngisi oh Payaso...ngisil... CANDIDATE R. ANDAYA BARES HIS CONSTITUTIONAL. PROPOSALS I am of the firm conviction that a delegate, as the term implies, should express and articulate the sentiments, the asoiiations and the collective hopes of the people he represents. I have gone around and have felt the public pulse. A delegate should not impose his own whims and ideas in utter disregard of the mandate of the electorate. The yearnings of the masses of our people should find enduring expression in the new fundamental law of the land. And to translate our people’s expectations into reality, it requires no less than the performance of our duty to ourselves, to our country and posterity to elect delegates who are men of integrity and capabilities, who can stand their ground in the arena of ideas, so to speak, who are beholden to no vested group or interest and whose first and ultimate loyalty is to the people they are bound to serve. I wish to emphasize that public school teachers, more than ever before, will play a crucial role in the coming elections not only in their proven capacity as dedicated and courageous guardians of the ballot but also, and more so, as leaders of the community whose idealism and influence can go a long waytowards an intelligent choice of delegates who can be faithful to the public clamor for a better tomorrow. I am proud to say that I come from a family of public school teachers - my mother and my sisters all being in the same noble profession. And as a college professor myself, I naturally have that sense of belonging and affinity to their cause. As contained in my certificate of candidacy but due to verbiage limitations, here are but some of my proposals for the consideration of our people: Meaningful social reports for the[ uplifment of the masses. This includes old age benefits for all. Real autonomy for local governments, including barrios, through independent funding scheme such as automatic retention or release of funds. Appointment, supervision and control of judges by the Supreme Court. Automatic appropriation to do away with “paper” appropriations Synchronization of elections substantial support to school (Cont. on page 4) fion of obscene and pornographic films in the City of Naga, Whereas, obscene and pornographic movies had been one of the strong factors contributing to the present deteriorating public morality; Whereas, such kind of movies defeat the purpose and need of the people for a healthy recreation suited for both mind and body; Whereas, pornographic and other immoral films not only sensationalize distorted concepts of sex and morality in general, but also create among the young many doubts, feers and bad influence; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that immediate and decisive action be made by the municipal Board and the Board of Censors of the City of Naga to stop the rampamt exhibition of obcsene and pornographic films in the City of Naga. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Board and/or the Board of Censors of the City of Naga take immediate and legal action against the Albe -Jade and Metro theater owners inasmuch as these abovemen tioned proprietors have continued to ignore the complaints of various civic institutions and; student groups regarding their constant exhibition of “smut” films. Finally, BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this joint resolution be furnished to the members of the Municipal Boacd of the City of Naga and the Board of Censors for this city. Done this 22nd day of August nineteen hundred and seventy, in the City of Naga. APPROVED BY: Ariel Abonal, President, ANSCO Ateneo de Naga; Quirino Blasco Jr. Editor, The PILLARS, Ateneo de Naga; Willie Sibulo, President, ACIL Ateneo de Naga; Mary Anne Theresa Nael Rep., Women’s Council. Ateneo de Naga; Luis Garchitorena, President, SSG Cam, Sur Nat. High School; Sonia Ma. Belen Representative, GSP, Cam. Sur Nat. High School; Nemia Aquino, President, H.S. SCO Colegiu de Sta. Esabel; Isabelita Lucido, Representative, H.S. SCA, Colegio de Sta, Isabel Maria Manzanero, President, College COM Colegio de Sta. Isabel; Angelina San Juan, Representatives, Catechists, Colegio de Sta. Isabel; Erlinda Sabio, President, College Luisas, Colegio de Sta. Isabel; Carmelita Palmiano,. President, College SCA, Colegio de Sta. Isabel; Cynthia Penalosa, Editor, The Isabelina, Colegio de Sta. Isabel, Tomas Rentoy, President, SSG and AC Frat, Naga College; Fe Villegas, Vice-President, Women’s Club, Naga College; Domingo Escuro, Kaburunugan Vigilantes, Naga College; ' Amelito Belen, President, Student Republic, CSNCAT; Romulo Fabul, NUSP Regional Coordinator, and National AudiRogelio Tormes, President, SCA and Vice-Chairman, Council of Students University of Nueva Caceres. APPROVED AND ATTESTED TO BY: ALICE SAN ANDRES (Continued on page 4) Studes denounce,.movies had been one of the strong factors contributing to the present deteriorating public morality;” ‘‘Such kind of movies defeat and purpose and need of the people for healthy recreation suited for both mind and body; “Pornographic and other immoral movies not only sensationalize distorted concepts of sex and morality in general, but also create among the voung many doubts, fears and bad influence.” DBP’The Bank.*. Its design concept is a refreshing departure from the old construction practice of filling up an entire Ipt at the expense of natural ventilation, sanitation and comfort of occupants. This explains the abundance of vast window openings at all sides of the building plus the presence of precast vertical fins and horizontal, sun baffles to reduce sun glare on work areas without prejudice to the design of the building. Added to this is the use of solar glass which also serves to minimize load on the air-conditioning. Prominent on both the Makati and Buendia sides of the building is the sign on the marquee RADICAL PLAN How the government can save money even without trying by Ireneo V. Guerrero, M.D. A very, effective way by which the government can save tremendous amount of money is by abolishing the present system of election, the House of Representatives and the Philippine Army. Philipgine election is always associated with graft and corruption and political killing. By abolishing election we will not only prevent untoward incidents but also effect saving to the government and candidates. Let us auction or sell to the highest bidders all elective portions instead. The saving plus the amount collected from the winning bidders can be chanelled to productive enterprises such as the establishment of factories and industries. The possible abuses by the winning bidders can be curtailed by limiting their acquisition of wealth to not more than twice the amount he spent during the bidding. This is easily aone considering that the asset of the candidates is known before the bidding and the amount bidded being a public knowledge. Let us abolish the House of Representatives and instead let us have a House of Govirnors and City Mayors. With better grasp of the problems of the provinces and cities, the governors, and City Mayors will be in better position to enact more and better laws than many of the longressmen. Huge amount of money otherwise would be spent for election, allowances, pork barrels, junkets etc by more than one hundred representathieves will thus be saved. Let us abolish the Philippine Army instead let us have a citizens Army. It is an admitted fact that our Army cannot defend the Philippine against the external aggression even for just few days. The Army with all the PC, Goonstabulory, Monkeys, etc. which seemingly area ideat for maintaining peace and order are actually promoting more chaos, disorder, vandalism and discontent. The soldiers are said to be bodyguards of \smugglers or tong collectors of gambling syndicates and the trouble makers or even the killers in many places. With the army abolished, the huge amount intended for it can be uli'ized to update and modernized the police department. Give the policemen comfortable wage and you can be sure of an efficient police organization which can truly maintain the much needed peace and oraer in this country. “Bangko Sa Pagpapaunlad Ng Filipinas” and the Bank symbol on the parapet wall, both made of bright polished brass finish. Enroute to the building, three entrances were provided to facilitate a smooth flow of pedestrian traffic, each entranee leading to the elevator lobby. All are with frameless type automatic doors. The main entrance on the Buendia Avenue features a canopy cantilevered 18 feet and flanked on each side by landscaped areas. The entrance on Makati Avenue is through a loftly marquee and up the bridge and canopy overlooking a rectangular pool accented with a timed multi-effect color-changing central foun- - tain 12‘ diameter spray ring with 6 different light and water patterns flanked by 24 fountain nozzles all lighted by colored underwater bulbs. This is neutralized by the use of solar grey polished plate glass which serves as its background. The other side entrance faces the cantilevered concrete roof-covered parking area. It provides convenience to car owners utilizing the Bank’s parking area as well as the Ayala lot nearby. (To be Continued) CC Candidates forum at DBP Bldg. Sept. 1 Under the leadership of A. A. Haya, branch manager of the Development Bank of the Philippines in Naga City, a public forum will be held next Tuesday afternoon (3:30 p.m.) Sept. 1, at the hall of the DBP at Panganiban avenue. Seven candidates of the first district for delegates to the Constitutional Convention in next November 10 election have been invited to speak and discuss their plans and proposals should they be elected delegates to the convention. The seven candidates invited are Antonio M. Sison, Antonio M. Carpio, Ramon A. Diaz, Luis C. General, Jr., Raul Roco, Fred Cledera, and Manuel I. Abella, lawyers.