Mayor and Vice Mayor of Kalibo face Media with Confidence
by: Mark Anthony N. Reyes
Kalibo Mayor William Lachica and Vice Mayor Madeline Regalado faced the media with confidence when they accepted the invitation of the Aklan Forum on the 4th edition of “Kapehan sa Aklan” on January 22, 2011. The issues discussed were the town’s economic status, projects and plans, tourisms, etc. The Aklan media congratulates Lachica, Regalado, and their colleagues from the local government for the success of the recently celebrated Ati-atihan Festival.Despite the town’s financial instability, Lachica told the media that they have started from nothing to make this year’s ati atihan exciting and interesting for the locals and the visitors. This means that the former administration did not turn over any amount to help them prepare for the festival. “I thank the KASAFI, the newly organized organization, likewise the Aklan Media for the hard work, support and especially for the promotion “bangud maskin temprano pat-a hay abo eot-a nga local ag national tourists du nag agto ag nag sinadya sa pag selebrar it ati-atihan”, he added.He hopes for the continued support of the Aklan Media for the success of next year’ celebration of Ati-atihan. Since he was able to observe from the preparation to the end of the festival he now has ideas on what to do and how to improve the event.
Other topics discussed during the forum were:
*CCTV Cameras to be placed in some parts of public places in Kalibo.
Once in place, the drivers can be monitored daily and the use of the CCTV is believed to help minimize the traffic and avoid vehicle related accidents. The Kalibo Police and Land Transportation Office (LTO) show their support for this project.
CCTV cameras will be installed among the public areas of Kalibo such as the Kalibo Public Market, Crossing Banga-New Washington, Town Plaza, The Municipal Hall, Kalibo-Numancia Bridge and along Roxas avenue.
Street lights and “Spaghetti Wires”.The streets/of Kalibo are dark and must have street lights Lachica was advised to make immediate action regarding “spaghetti Wires “to avoid accidents.
Cleanliness after the Ati-atihan. The town of Kalibo is not so litter strewn following the Ati-atihan as compared to last year. All scattered garbage was disposed of properly the day following the celebration. Lachica thanked the students from Garcia College of Technology, Saint Gabriel College and the Mormons for their free services to the community by cleaning the town.
This is an admirable attitude, because it is not only the government’ job to keep our community clean. It is also the duty of every responsible citizen who cares for their environment and their people./TE
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