By: Becky D. de Asis
The protesters numbering about 300 who are members of
Barug Katawhan and Balsa Mindanao the same groups involved in the protest
actions in Montevista Compostela Valleyand DSWD Davao City staged a rally
at the center of the city after they were given a permit to rally by City Mayor
Michelle Rabat.
The Governor said that there is no reason for her
to commit an indiscretion on rice distribution for the following reasons that
the Governor is running unopposed for reelection and 2nd the World Food Program do not give any kilo
of rice to Mati. These agencies allocate, account and monitor the distribution of relief goods to Pablo victims in the hard
hit towns of Baganga, Boston
and Cateel.
All rice consistently distributed by DSWD and World Food
to typhoon victims are NFA Rice. No NFA Rice has been distributed by any of
anointed candidates of Malanyaon particularly by CARLO RABAT’s team contrary to
the allegations of Mayor Michelle Rabat, which is the subject of the protest of
the out of town rallyists.
Therefore Mati
City and all residents in Davao Oriental know that Malanyaon gives only Class-A
rice to beneficiaries over the years.
Malanyaon even boldly said “ I will resign as
Governor if you can prove your allegations.” The charges are nothing but cheap
and malicious propaganda hurled by local candidates hurt by Malanyaon’s
endorsement of their opponents.
The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has
been commended by all agencies, organizations, local and international,
including those under the umbrella of the United Nations for its leadership,
transparency and for its effective collaboration in the disaster response
operations.
