Comments on: Halsema: Questions, Questions, and a Suggestion http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html A news and information blog on the Igorots/iCordilleras Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ellenmayjoyceasacla http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html#comment-2412 ellenmayjoyceasacla Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:05:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=455#comment-2412 Our road in Suyo, Ilocos Sur stayed rough as if it was after World War II. Our forefathers even died hopeless on the unpaved road. So far the road started to be paved approximately 13 years ago. But it was stopped due to insufficient funds. And humor came out that it was because of corruption, corrupt politicians manipulated it.<br/>On June 2006 the construction of Suyo-Cervantes road was formally started. It is not Suyo road alone that is to be paved but including Cervantes….<br/>“The Suyo-Cervantes road is a part of a rural arterial road connecting the Manila North Road and the Baguio - Bontoc Halsema Highway”<br/>It was indeed a blessing. After long long years of suffering, the town people will now savor its fruit. Never did come in my younger mind the completion of the road because of many reasons. But expect the none-expected as they say, here it is. It is no longer a dream but a reality.<br/>And one day you might be doing the same, who knows, no one knows. (I am looking forward of seeing you ICordillerans at the Halsema junction.) Our road in Suyo, Ilocos Sur stayed rough as if it was after World War II. Our forefathers even died hopeless on the unpaved road. So far the road started to be paved approximately 13 years ago. But it was stopped due to insufficient funds. And humor came out that it was because of corruption, corrupt politicians manipulated it.
On June 2006 the construction of Suyo-Cervantes road was formally started. It is not Suyo road alone that is to be paved but including Cervantes….
“The Suyo-Cervantes road is a part of a rural arterial road connecting the Manila North Road and the Baguio – Bontoc Halsema Highway”
It was indeed a blessing. After long long years of suffering, the town people will now savor its fruit. Never did come in my younger mind the completion of the road because of many reasons. But expect the none-expected as they say, here it is. It is no longer a dream but a reality.
And one day you might be doing the same, who knows, no one knows. (I am looking forward of seeing you ICordillerans at the Halsema junction.)

]]> By: Dan Peckley http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html#comment-2381 Dan Peckley Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:09:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=455#comment-2381 Wen man ngarud, sa takun to en ilad market. Sagot kanu Bill nan kapi ken sagkik :D. Nan ken sak-en, chicken mami. Wen man ngarud, sa takun to en ilad market. Sagot kanu Bill nan kapi ken sagkik :D . Nan ken sak-en, chicken mami.

]]> By: nadjhin http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html#comment-2372 nadjhin Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:51:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=455#comment-2372 Hey Dan...where there is libel, the better he he... haan kadi. Though if libel is filed, madismiss met lang because the issue if of grave public interest, isnt it. Whatever, lets keep the blogging going and as to whether you know me, sha ta satako enkape si barako and talk about that MP watch group id Bontoc market si umali ay agew. I hope Trueblue and Layad and others home-based will be around. Have a safe trip back home. Hey Dan…where there is libel, the better he he… haan kadi. Though if libel is filed, madismiss met lang because the issue if of grave public interest, isnt it. Whatever, lets keep the blogging going and as to whether you know me, sha ta satako enkape si barako and talk about that MP watch group id Bontoc market si umali ay agew. I hope Trueblue and Layad and others home-based will be around. Have a safe trip back home.

]]> By: Dan Peckley http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html#comment-2369 Dan Peckley Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:51:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=455#comment-2369 Hey Nadhjin, I think I already know who you are :).<br/><br/>I'll sign this letter, provided <br/><br/>(1) We'll make sure first that we won't get into legal trouble with it (libel suit, etc.) Perhaps we should ask Mng Chyt and other legal minds to comment on this?<br/><br/>Sabagay, filing a libel suit against the signatories of the letter will attract more attention and generate more noise. I don't think this is what they want.<br/><br/>(2) You join us in forming the MP 'watch group' being discussed now on the mountainprovince yahoogroup. Please join the group.<br/><br/>Wadyasay? Hey Nadhjin, I think I already know who you are :) .

I’ll sign this letter, provided

(1) We’ll make sure first that we won’t get into legal trouble with it (libel suit, etc.) Perhaps we should ask Mng Chyt and other legal minds to comment on this?

Sabagay, filing a libel suit against the signatories of the letter will attract more attention and generate more noise. I don’t think this is what they want.

(2) You join us in forming the MP ‘watch group’ being discussed now on the mountainprovince yahoogroup. Please join the group.

Wadyasay?

]]> By: nadjhin http://igorotblogger.com/2007/10/halsema-questions-questions-and.html#comment-2359 nadjhin Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:38:00 +0000 http://igorotblogger.com/?p=455#comment-2359 In response to the "kibtut statement, pls find the suggested text below for your addition or subtraction. It may not really be that of a "kibtut" as the word implies, yet could pass off as one :-) <br/><br/>This draft statement is especially sent to everyone for their comments as Trueblue said then we come to a conclusion.<br/><br/>As to the water problem as pointed out by Anonymous earlier, (11/5/07 3:09 PM) yeah.. I go with the suggestion of Dan that a separate feature be created for this and for this issue to come out, we need facts. I hope our home-based kakailyan can come up with data tapnu we can start discussing on this issue. <br/><br/>And to TruBlue's remarks about hearing from your(my)alitaos, "baka wada'y iduldulin da" he he heh that would be real fun nga kunam. Let them hide if they can hide ha ha! nu man adda iduldulin da. <br/><br/>I am as interested to talk about whatever alitaos are hiding should that be the the case. In talking about projects which are meant to redound to public good,there are no exceptions whether one is an alitao or not. Otherwise, clockwise nga kunada. Anywayz,pakibasa man the draft statement below then we will send to the appropraite person, float it to kakailyan and media outlets for the needed publication. Here goes: <br/><br/>To:<br/><br/>Her Excellency <br/>Gloria Macapagal Arroyo <br/>President<br/><br/>and <br/><br/>Mr. Hermogenes Ebdane <br/>Secretary, DPWH<br/><br/>Greetings! <br/><br/>We, concerned Igorots from the Mountain Province, laud the efforts of DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane to make good the implementation of the President’s SONA projects at the beleaguered Halsema Highway by doing the necessary investigation following complaints on the projects’ alleged irregularities which were proved to be true as per your investigation. <br/><br/>As investigation proceeded, we come to know of the defective implementation of the multi million projects which are supposed to spur economic development in the highlands and make the Halsema road safe and passable for motorists and passengers as well. <br/><br/>Because of the defective implementation of the project, we come to know of the suspension of seven DPWH technical engineers monitoring the project. Yet, does the road projects’ check of irregularities stop here? <br/><br/>We are fully cognizant that contractors implement projects which have already been nipped off the actual cost of materials leaving materials sub-standard resulting to poorly implemented infrastructure, pose danger to motorists and passengers alike, and a display of waste of tax papers’ money while adding to graft and corruption.. <br/><br/>We are also aware that contractors share a sizable amount from project amounts in what is referred to as standard operating procedures (SOPs) to top DPWH officers and to the congressmen for that matter. <br/><br/>As one of the most corrupt government agencies of the country, DPWH stands as breeding ground for corruption. This reputation needs to be corrected by bringing an example of axing top executive officers most especially who are into corrupt practices and which disciplinary measure needs to be seriously done and shown to the public. <br/><br/>We are therefore reminded of your promise to suspend top DPWH executives of their culpability in these projects. With investigation already done, we are fully aware that your decision to have erring officers be suspended or discharged as well rests on your able and sound judgement. <br/><br/>Along with the DPWH officials is the need to investigate Mountain Province Congressman Victor Dominguez as well who is bent on defending contractors and claiming that there is nothing irregular in the project. His actions as well make him a prime suspect of his involvement in corrupting the Halsema SONA project funds. <br/><br/>We therefore bring to you our humble appeal to immediately suspend DPWH officers involved in this irregularity, terminate erring contractors of their licenses, and recommend investigation of Congressman Dominguez to Congress in his involvement to this irregularity. <br/><br/>Equally, we bring to your attention the need to effect policies and practice of utmost integrity of service in DPWH and government as well.<br/><br/>To effect better services for our people, further on good governance, eradicate patronage politics and corruption, and effect better services for the people and further contribute to national development, we appeal for your immediate action on this matter. <br/><br/>Yours sincerely, <br/><br/>The People of Mountain Province In response to the “kibtut statement, pls find the suggested text below for your addition or subtraction. It may not really be that of a “kibtut” as the word implies, yet could pass off as one :-)

This draft statement is especially sent to everyone for their comments as Trueblue said then we come to a conclusion.

As to the water problem as pointed out by Anonymous earlier, (11/5/07 3:09 PM) yeah.. I go with the suggestion of Dan that a separate feature be created for this and for this issue to come out, we need facts. I hope our home-based kakailyan can come up with data tapnu we can start discussing on this issue.

And to TruBlue’s remarks about hearing from your(my)alitaos, “baka wada’y iduldulin da” he he heh that would be real fun nga kunam. Let them hide if they can hide ha ha! nu man adda iduldulin da.

I am as interested to talk about whatever alitaos are hiding should that be the the case. In talking about projects which are meant to redound to public good,there are no exceptions whether one is an alitao or not. Otherwise, clockwise nga kunada. Anywayz,pakibasa man the draft statement below then we will send to the appropraite person, float it to kakailyan and media outlets for the needed publication. Here goes:

To:

Her Excellency
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
President

and

Mr. Hermogenes Ebdane
Secretary, DPWH

Greetings!

We, concerned Igorots from the Mountain Province, laud the efforts of DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane to make good the implementation of the President’s SONA projects at the beleaguered Halsema Highway by doing the necessary investigation following complaints on the projects’ alleged irregularities which were proved to be true as per your investigation.

As investigation proceeded, we come to know of the defective implementation of the multi million projects which are supposed to spur economic development in the highlands and make the Halsema road safe and passable for motorists and passengers as well.

Because of the defective implementation of the project, we come to know of the suspension of seven DPWH technical engineers monitoring the project. Yet, does the road projects’ check of irregularities stop here?

We are fully cognizant that contractors implement projects which have already been nipped off the actual cost of materials leaving materials sub-standard resulting to poorly implemented infrastructure, pose danger to motorists and passengers alike, and a display of waste of tax papers’ money while adding to graft and corruption..

We are also aware that contractors share a sizable amount from project amounts in what is referred to as standard operating procedures (SOPs) to top DPWH officers and to the congressmen for that matter.

As one of the most corrupt government agencies of the country, DPWH stands as breeding ground for corruption. This reputation needs to be corrected by bringing an example of axing top executive officers most especially who are into corrupt practices and which disciplinary measure needs to be seriously done and shown to the public.

We are therefore reminded of your promise to suspend top DPWH executives of their culpability in these projects. With investigation already done, we are fully aware that your decision to have erring officers be suspended or discharged as well rests on your able and sound judgement.

Along with the DPWH officials is the need to investigate Mountain Province Congressman Victor Dominguez as well who is bent on defending contractors and claiming that there is nothing irregular in the project. His actions as well make him a prime suspect of his involvement in corrupting the Halsema SONA project funds.

We therefore bring to you our humble appeal to immediately suspend DPWH officers involved in this irregularity, terminate erring contractors of their licenses, and recommend investigation of Congressman Dominguez to Congress in his involvement to this irregularity.

Equally, we bring to your attention the need to effect policies and practice of utmost integrity of service in DPWH and government as well.

To effect better services for our people, further on good governance, eradicate patronage politics and corruption, and effect better services for the people and further contribute to national development, we appeal for your immediate action on this matter.

Yours sincerely,

The People of Mountain Province

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