Tasks for the new governor

Posted on June 3, 2007 - Filed Under Punch Forum |

Ronaldo Castanaga
3 June 2007

Kudos to the New Governor-Elect A. Espino Jr. I think Gov. Espino is well prepared for the challenges as governor.

First off, he'll set up a task force of technocrats to fuel an economic takeoff for the premier province. Right now there's a broiling differences between the engineer's office and Dagupan City Council regarding a building permit to allow Metrobuilder to complete the Magsaysay Park project.

A council resolution was already established to allow the builder to proceed and a permit is just too tiny to derail the project. Or is it the handiwork of a dancing purist to stop it? The project is of high importance to the province as a way to create jobs and a tourist attraction. We need greening in the province.

Where I reside at Brgy Bimmonton at the foot of Mt. Paldingan, Binalonan is denuded by too much illegal kaingin and charcoal making.

Gov Espino should direct the Forestry District to stop illegal cutting of trees. Trees prevent soil erosion and keep the water table in check. In some parts of the province such as north of Artacho going towards the rice plains of Pozorrubio are totally dependent upon rain for irrigation.

Suggest that the new governor will spearhead the construction of a concrete hump dam design at the tail end of the Balangabang River by Kennon Rd. This hump dam design allows passage of timbers, tree branches and debris during flash floods.

This design is very popular in South Korea and Japan where the section is triangular rounded at the top. The idea is to bring the water level high enough to permit gravity flow to makeshift trenches to rice paddies.

Next, cut out the bad practices of payroll padding in the provincial board to pay off services of political supporters. In this era of global markets, let's develop our mango industry by encouraging farmers to put up mango orchards. China and New Zealand expressed delights in our very sweet San Carlos variety mangoes.

Good luck Governor Espino, Jr.

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