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Davide to address Cebu today
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2015/08/18/davide-address-cebu-today-425420
- Tuesday, August 18, 2015
- By Oscar C. Pineda
IMPROVING the peace and order, and addressing the concerns of poor farmers are among the issues that a former village chief and a farmer hope to hear from Gov. Hilario Davide III when he delivers his last State of the Province Address (Sopa) at 3 p.m. today at the Capitol Social Hall.
Gener Almendras, former barangay captain of Tabok, Danao City, said that Davide should exert more efforts in improving the campaign against illegal drugs. He said he is concerned about the increasing number of youth allegedly getting hooked on drugs that would result in crimes and gang or fraternity-related incidents.
Almendras, who served as barangay chief for 21 years, said he finds the police too lax in handling clashes and crimes involving youths.
For 47-year-old Lucia Diamante, Davide should prioritize giving livelihood to poor farmers.
“Ako naglaum ni Gov. Davide nga mahatagan jud niya og dakong pagtagad ang mga mag-uuma nga karon nakigbugno sa tumang kalisod (It is my hope that Gov. Davide would pay attention attention to the farmers who continue to struggle in life),” said Diamante.
Diamante is from Barangay Alegria, Tuburan, where she cultivates a cornfield and grows vegetables.
The mother of two wishes that the Province would increase the distribution of livestock, such as goats, pigs and cows, to farmers as additional earnings.
Diamante, though, thanked the Provincial Government for providing them with a safe water system. Barangay Alegria was once hit by a typhoid outbreak.
Lito Maderazo, former president of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the business sector wants the Province to come up with more initiatives to make the business environment more conducive and competitive.
He said “access” is the primary need of investors. These are roads, transport and port facilities.
“When you produce your goods or services, you either bring in raw materials or sell your finished products. So you need to have good port facilities to be competitive. So access is very important,” said Maderazo.