The SOCA that lasted
over an hour was full of excitement to the audience. Many said that
it was the best delivered SOCA of Mayor Codilla in 8 years. Applauses
and crowds’ reactions of contentment were frequently observed.
LtCol. Joel Alejandro
Nacnac, Batallion Commander 19th IB said that he was impressed of
Codilla’s speech and delivery of the SOCA. Everything said was very
good and the accomplishments that he has done in the city, Nacnac
added. He also said he sees no problem in the city with regards in
peace and order situation. He assured the public his full support and
cooperation at all times together with the Philippine National Police
to maintain the peace and order in the city.
PSSupt. Eleazar Egloso,
City Director, OCPO, said that the SOCA was generally appreciative.
Ormoc’s great progress is noticeable. Generally, Ormoc is very
peaceful except for few isolated cases but those were immediately
addressed by the police force.
A lady entrepreneur
said, “The speech was very comprehensive and kudos to the mayor.”
Councilor Jose Alfaro
said that it was a very successful, very candid and very truthful.
“It depicts what has been done in the past years and what will be done
in the years to come,” he added.
Councilor Sotero
Pepito’s comment was on the issue of LIDE Management Corporation-LMC’s
extraction of natural resources in the city. He said that it is high
time that the city has to tell them that the patience has come to the
limit. (We are not after for the money, we are after for our safety.)
“Wa ta mag-apas og kwarta, ang ato safety,” Pepito said. For many
years, they have been using the natural resources (water). They are
making business out of it but in no return, Pepito narrated. The
councilman was anxious on mayor’s apprehension about salt water
intrusion and sink hole that could happen if LMC continues to extract
water. He was too concern how to answer the people living in the area
and the entire Ormocanon if that possibility comes. Pepito said that
it was the best time to send the message to them (LMC) and they must
act also. The city has just presented its stand and is waiting for
their answer, Pepito pointed out.
Brgy. Chairman
Wilfredo Rios of Lao believed that soil intrusion could affect their
areas if the mayor will not act now. Rios said he learned lessons
from the SOCA and the progress of the city gave benefits to the
Ormocanons.
Manuel Chua said that
the mayor has a lot of plans. He hoped that these plans be realized
because he said Mayor Beboy’s plans were all accurate. All his plans
gained positive results, he said pointing out to the 45 million pesos
award. “Saludo ako ni mayor,” he exclaimed.
Bremie Restauro was
amazed of what she learned after the SOCA. “It was amazing; I have no
idea that things happen na diay in Ormoc. It makes me realize that
attending SOCA is a learning process. Being an Ormocanon am being
proud of myself nga taga Ormoc jud ko. He is the best Mayor so far in
Ormoc,” Restauro said.
Coun. Rolando
Villasencio, minority floor leader, asked Ormocanons to support and be
united for everyone’s objective is for the progress of the city.
Coun. Demosthenes
Tugonon in his view said that the mayor showed the tangible and
concrete accomplishments and awards that the city of
Ormoc earned. He recognized the support of the 12th
Sangguniang Panlungsod and the barangay officials in getting these
reputations.
Coun. Filomeno
Maglasang rated the SOCA as outstanding. The public could see the
projects and programs implemented in this administration that
contributed the progress in Ormoc. The Codilla administration
anticipated the problem in classroom shortage. It is one of the
educational programs of this administration to give comfort to the
public school children in the city, Maglasang said. He added that the
unity of the city officials and other sectors in the city was the
secret of Ormoc’s progress.
