A Fresh Voice

I will try to make your visit worth your while by simply being A Fresh Voice.Keen observation is essential in viewing political/civic issues to achieve a fair observation. "Un-sensational" issues are included for I believe that it is not for me to decide which topics would gain widespread acceptance.It is my duty to report without undue judgment that is why my critique would not be based on pure whim and personal opinion;facts are of utmost importance.BLACK and WHITE-NO GRAY AREA.

Monday, July 10, 2006

Malacanang suspends Mayor Yaranon

Former Judge Braulio Yaranon, currently the mayor of Baguio City is suspended from his mayorship due to "abuse of authority". The suspension was recommended by the Department of Interior and Local Government to the Malacanang Palace.
The said abuse of authority stems from the iron-hand of Yaranon regarding Jadewell matters. It can be remembered that Mayor Yaranon was, and continues to be the strongest opponent of Jadewell Parking- questions of the former about the legality of the operations of Jadewell continue to ensue.
I, for one, am thankful that Baguio has finally elected one who has such conviction to uphold that which is right and beneficial to the people. Why do I say this? because Jadewell ensued many years back, long before the tenure of current mayor Yaranon began. The solid brick wall that has been erected is hard to put down, no matter how great the fervor Yaranon has. Do money and power prove to prevail over the peoples' rights? Yaranon, who is known to be battling Jadewell and its cronies, is now facing charges of "abuse of authority" for his alleged use of power to stop Jadewell. Frankly, I do not know of any ordinary citizen who is not glad for what Mayor Yaranon is doing. He is up against a seemingly indestructible power, which is obviously backed up by DILG and Malacanang.
Where does justice come in? Is the welfare of the people not enough to determine which is right and ideal? The suspension of Mayor Yaranon clearly shows that anyone- not even a mayor-who seeks to put down the established powers here in Baguio, could prevail. I think that what is happening here in Baguio reflects the national crisis we are experiencing. Those who have only the peoples' welfares in mind are the ones who are put down and misappropriately judged. Those who have the courage to oppose evil doings are the ones chastised. I am not one to support every backfire and backlash against our government, but then again, I am for the people and against all those who try to maintain the status quo of the non-good doers at the top. Mayor Yaranon is one who tries to change that status quo, but look what has happened to him. Now, who is it that really abuses power?

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