Close to two thousand
Pinabacdao folks crowded the vicinities of then Botoc Hospital to get a
chance to be treated free. They were also given free medicines after the
consultation and for some, tooth extraction.
The activity resembled that
of a fiesta as the crowd was almost difficult to handle, more so when
Governor’s men started distributing kilos of rice, umbrellas and
flashlights.
As the occasion coincided
with the birthday of Board Member Bontoy Quijano, a certified Pinabcdaonon,
food treats flowed freely both prepared by the Pinabacdao folks and those
catered by Jollibee. Even the mascot Jolibee was not spared, it performed a
dance number along with Tan’s girl Friday Che che who provided songs for
entertainment.
Community Development
Information Officer (CDIO) Edgar Cabutin said it was the first time the
governor held such a big happening in their town. All employees were on
their toes entertaining and accommodating the hundreds of visitors.
Mila Felomina, 82 held on to
her coupon of rice and prescription for the medicines. She hails from a
Poblacion barangay and walked on foot for consultation. After some time, PIA
saw her beaming with a smile as she held on to her kilo of rice and a brand
new umbrella, slowly keeping up with her long stride was husband who was
inspecting his new flashlight.
Umbrellas, packed rice and
flashlights were presents from Tan who brought trucks to accommodate the
goodies she shared. She distributed cans of paints for teachers, sacks of
cements for SB members and barangay captains. The lady governor also treated
the barangay folks lunch from Jolibee delivered to Pinabacdao.
In her speech, the lady
governor acknowledged the help she got from the BHWs, tanods and rural
folks. She added that the people themselves would determine whether they
want an election or not. She however urged them to unite regardless of
political affiliations, as unity, she said will usher development.
Her Pinabacdao sojourn, she
beamed is a way of bringing the provincial government to the people of
Pinabacdao.
Meanwhile as a token of
their gratitude for the generosity of the lady governor, Pinabacadao Mayor
Mario Quijano presented Governor Tan a picture of a newly discovered falls
whom they named "Milagrosa
Falls"
in honor of the lady. Milagrosa Falls will be entered in Pinabacdao as one
tourist spot, Ian, the tourism officer beamed with pride.
Other visitors included Vice
Governor Jess Redaja, Board Members Fe Arcales, Tommy Bolastig, Elan
Castillo, Joseph Escober, Totoy Ricafort, Boy Tiopes and Renato UY.
Governor Tan