Illegal resort owners hiding under the robes of “environmental network” are trying anew to spread baseless and unproductive statements mocking the initiatives of the Provincial Government of Zambales as diversionary tactics to lure the residents’ attention from dredging activities.
These illegal business owners, who are supported by a leader of a progressive people’s organization, and an individual with the capability to influence, again are trying to discredit the good intentions of the Office of the Provincial Governor by spreading baseless and unproductive statements that merely are hoping to get attention and trust of the local fishermen of Zambales.
These owners, less than a handful in numbers, whose business were illegally constructed in the accretion area which was long ago the DENR has declared as danger zone, and that they were warned that sooner or later the soil will be “reclaimed” by the sea. And so it happened. And they are now blaming the government and the dredging or desilting projects in the rivers.
The illegals are blaming the very government that warned them and informed them years ago that they are in danger zone. That is why the government cannot issue them land titles, more so building permits or environmental compliance certificates.
But they failed to convince the people of Zambales and the fisherfolks they are trying to drag into the false cause. Hence, they look for allies in Congress who know nothing about the truth, and contacted skilled influencers who half heard the truth. Yes they found.
MODERN FISHING BOATS. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. (center in red shirt, white cap) was flanked by happy leaders of fisherfolks after the Naming and Turn-over Ceremony for three 45-footer multi-million fishing boats (seen in the background) donated to fishermen as part of the province’s program to modernize fishing capabilities of the province. Two more boats will be delivered on March this year, including 92-footer and 100-footer Mother Boats. (RAV)
Hears To Watch. There is no need to cover-up good projects which intentions are to help the Zambaleňos in need. Giving them strong and modern equipment to become competitive over foreing poachers, and to have a bountiful harvest of fish, and give them more chances to earn more.
According to Engineer Domingo Mariano, the Zambales Provincial Consultant for Development and Infrastructure, the real score is that more that 200 fishermen groups in 13 towns of the province are supporting the efforts of the province with regards to rehabilitating the major river channels of Zambales.
During the provincial congress of Pagkakaisa ng Bayang Zambaleňo (PABAZA) whose members are from sectors of farmers, fisherfolks, small-scale miners, drivers, its President Basilio Damaso Jr., urge the Zambalenos to instead of doing fault-finding or maghanap ng sisisihin, everyone should share something good for the community.
