Mayor Dan Neri Lim partnered with civic-minded individuals to boost the health tab of the Tagbilaranons. Botika Sa Katawhan, a project that was spearheaded by Mr. Mario Uy – a true blue Tagbilaranon who is actively involved in helping people – conceived the program almost three years ago. To quote Mr. Uy: “Walang namatay [...]
A Matter of Responsibility
2007 Tax Campaign Launching
March 9, 2007
THE MERE MENTION OF THE WORD TAX BRINGS SWEAT TO THE EYEBROWS OF MANY PEOPLE. TO THEM, IT IS ABOUT GIVING AWAY MONEY THAT IS ALREADY THEIRS.
BECAUSE OF THIS MISCONCEPTION, PEOPLE THINK OF ALL SORTS OF ALIBIS AND JUSTIFICATIONS ON WHY THEY EITHER DO NOT PAY THE [...]
A People Who Deserve The Future
Sikatuna Award Response
July 22, 2006
DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM OF OFFICE OF DWIGHT EISENHOWER, THE PRESIDENT WAS VACATIONING IN DENVER. HE LEARNED THAT A SIX-YEAR-OLD BOY NAMED PAUL HALEY WAS DYING OF AN INCURABLE CANCER. AND HE HAD ONE GREAT DREAM – THAT ONE DAY HE WILL SEE THE PRESIDENT.
AS SOON [...]
To The Future With A Vision
Tagbilaran 40th Charter Day Celebration
Tagbilaran City Hall Atrium
July 3, 2006
It is my privilege to welcome all of you on the occasion of our 40th charter day celebration. On July 1, 1966, Tagbilaran City was born because our elders had a vision to transform what was then Bohol’s most prominent town [...]
Hope in a Time of Uncertainty
BCP Biennial Conference
May 9, 2006
Today is a special day in the history of Tagbilaran City. Today we officially open the 14th Biennial Conference of the Baptist Conference of the Philippines in Tagbilaran City. It is Tagbilaran’s honor to be part of this noble and I suppose holy undertaking.
I am not [...]
Serious Business
BCCI General Assembly
March 15, 2006
AMERICAN COMEDIAN WILL ROGERS ONCE SAID THAT THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT IS TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF BUSINESS – THAT IS, UNLESS BUSINESS NEEDS GOVERNMENT AID.
ROGERS WAS PROBABLY MAKING IT A LAUGHING MATTER BUT HE INDEED MAY BE SPEAKING OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT PRACTICES OF OUR TIME.
BY KEEPING THE GOVERNMENT [...]
Making A Difference In A Time Of Indifference
February 8, 2006
Our beloved constituents, respected guests, fellow servants in government, media practitioners, honorable members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, Vice-Mayor Nuevas Tirol-Montes, a very pleasant morning to you all.
I rise on this memorable day to deliver this report card to our people as we mark the half-way of [...]
Making a Difference in an Indifferent World
Feb. 2, 2006
APPO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MISSION CLOSING PROGRAM
Tonight we are gathered to salute all the gallant men and women who have gone out of their way to share a portion of their valuable skills and time for people who cannot afford the service they are offering.
Although tasked to [...]
Saving The Plane
Bohol Bankers Association
December 9, 2005
MOST IF NOT ALL OF YOU PROBABLY HEARD OF THE JOKE ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS AWAKENED BY HIS WIFE WHEN THE PLANE THEY WERE RIDING WAS ABOUT TO CRASH.
THE MAN OPENED HIS EYES WITH NOT EVEN A HINT OF CONCERNED, CLOSED HIS EYES AGAIN AND TOLD HIS WIFE: [...]
An Enduring Legacy
CPG Day Message
November 4, 2005
ONE CANNOT HELP GETTING INTIMIDATED WHENEVER WE LOOK UP TO HEIGHTS. PERHAPS IT IS BECAUSE WE REALIZE THE FACT THAT THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE ABOVE US AND THAT WE ARE BELOW THEM. WHATEVER THE REASON, THE FACT IS THAT IT IS A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES [...]
