Edener Benitez Fabella
8 Aug 2007

 

 

Few weeks ago forum writers broached suggestions of different ways honoring the late Ermin Garcia, Sr. for contributions and ultimate sacrifice he gave to the country.

Without disrespect to those suggesting a street named after him, or a monument erected and prominently displayed in parks or in the seat of local government, in my mind, need a thorough review.

Given the unwholesome attitude on majority of our countrymen in the ways streets, alleys, avenues, boulevards and highways are treated i.e., spitting, littering, urinating and other despicable and unspeakable activities, it will be heaping insult not honoring a man we regard a hero.

Aware how government crooks make a killing whenever and wherever streets and highways are constructed such as the Diosdado Macapagal boulevard, touted to be the universe most expensive short stretch boulevard, given such background in notoriety, I do not think the late Erwin Garcia, Sr. will be happy lending his good name to shoddy enterprise much less any badly maintained polluted street.

Having a government known for mediocrity and poor concepts of basic governance, erecting a monument could very well end up dishonoring the man instead of the good intentions in the first place either.

For beginners, erecting a monument then leaving it at the mercy of mother nature and birds answering call of nature, of mendicants and hawkers doing everything to deface it, in my opinion, is scandalous if not a signal of a decadently driven population no longer able to distinguish right from wrong.

What will be better and most appropriate in my opinion, is a museum that will house everything allowing his legacy to continue inspiring today’s youth.

It will be a proper gesture if a library in his honor constructed inside our premier university where students unaware of what he stood for will come face to face with history further enhancing their prospects of becoming good citizens.

Mr. Erwin Garcia, Sr. need to have his bust displayed in the capital’s rotunda together with other heroes and prominent figures deserving our respect and gratitude.

What do you think?

Brando Garcia
8 Aug 2007

 

Miss Eva, Good luck on your new endeavour. We will miss your column big time. Your column is always a very interesting reading material over a cup of coffee. And I hope that you reconsider.

Diosdado Calimquim
8 Aug 2007

I’ve been reading the discussion here and it’s very entertaining. I hope you like the artist’s concept of the airplane. Balikbayan round-trip from LAX-Alaminos is only $120.00. LOL

Van S. de Leon
8 Aug 2007

 

 

More Power To You, Eva Visperas, wherever you are going. I enjoyed reading your column.

Who will do the coverage of the Dagupan City Council now with the courage that you have. Please, speak out why you are leaving. Sunday Punch, speak out why she is leaving. We are hearing her departure unofficially. May we hear from both sides?

I have a very high regards to journalist. A “discredit profession” upon which Karina could have etched a credit. - a borrowed word from Ermin Garcia Sr.- a great Pangasinan Hero… a great fellow Pangasinense.

Lizliz Bince-Sturm
7 Aug 2007

 

 

To Ms. Visperas,

It is unfortunate that you would no longer write this column, for you are the only one that would write something about my father, BM Alfie Bince, Jr.

I am overseas, and it is my way to know how he is doing in the political world. Most often than not, all I read about are the “top dogs” in politics. I am sure some people would want to read about other politicians that are not so big as the others but are doing what they are supposed to do, serving the people. With your column though, it gives us everything from the low man on the totem pole to the all mighty.

Thank you again for your fair journalism. And I hope to meet you someday.

Sincerely,
Lizl​iz​ Bince-Sturm
Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Isidro Ramos
7 Aug 2007

 

Change is GOOD! Wishing you nothing but the best!!!!