Chatto Naghangyo sa mga Bol-anon:
Batokan Ang Mga Peke nga Salapi nga Gisabwag sa Bohol
Sumala sa usa ka intelligence report, adunay giandam nga mga pekeng kwarta nga gimugna sa kaatbang ni Gov. Edgar M. Chatto. Ang maong pekeng kwarta magtangag sa balota nga may pangalan ni Gov. Chatto aron patuohon ang mga tawo nga gikan ni Chatto ang kwarta. Dako kining panglingla ug usa ka linuog nga paagi sa politika.
Si Gov. Edgar M. Chatto nagpahimangno sa katawhang Bol-anon nga ireport gilayon sa kapolisan sa ilang mga lungsod ang mga tawo nga hiilhan nga nanghatag ug peke nga mga kwarta. Mahimo usab nga tawagon ang 117 hotline aron ibutyag ang mga suspetsadong tawo nga nagpaluyo sa peke nga mga kwarta.
Wala masukad sa kasaysayan sa Bohol nga nagbuhat ug dautan nga paagi sa politika si Chatto. Busa nasayod na kita kinsa kining mastermind sa peke nga mga kwarta nga kaatbang ni Chatto.
"Isog ang Bol-anon nga mobarog sa kamatuoran ug katarong. Nailhan kita nga malinawon ug mapahiubsanon. Dili nato tugotan ang dautan nga mosanay sa katilingban," pamahayag ni Gov. Chatto.
A Prayer Request from Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto
An Open Letter For You
To My Boholano Brethren and Friends:
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
I am writing you as a member of the Boholano community. My being the incumbent governor is only incidental in this letter of prayer request. Whatever is our political affiliation, it is a universal fact that we ought to pray together over issues and problems concerning our society, the country, particularly the Province of Bohol. What hurts our Province will harm us all no matter what our standing in society is.
As we all know, election is fast approaching. We will all exercise our right to vote and choose the right leaders who would defend and implement laws, protect and promote the interest and welfare of our people, and work on the causes of our children, families, and the very future of Bohol.
Election is a gift of a democratic society like ours, a very precious gift that must be used for the common good. But if this gift, the right to vote, is tainted with misinformation which we also call as black propaganda, or if this gift is assaulted with threats of violence and intimidation, then our society is in danger of being ruled by tyrants and heartless individuals who in one way or another have joined the forces of darkness.
I am very frank in saying that never in the history of Bohol do we experience a kind of political wickedness that is trying to swallow our society. Intelligence reports of the police and the military have clearly shown the presence of strange Tagalog-speaking men who are armed with high-powered guns and who are now roaming the entire province of Bohol with an evil intention to manipulate May 13, 2013 elections. The same military reports, and as published by all Bohol newspapers, reveal that money gained from illegal drug business will be used to fund campaigns and influence votes.
The presence of guns, goons, and illegal drugs that will be used in this election is a looming tragedy that calls for a united voice of the Boholanos. I urge you, brethren, for the sake of our children and families, let us all knock the doors of heaven and seek the intervention of our God through the Lord Jesus Christ.
We all believe that our military and the police can only do so much to preserve the peace and order of Bohol. But we also acknowledge that there is a power that is greater than all of us. The God of the heavens, the Mighty Creator of us all, has the power to frustrate all evil plans of candidates who want to destroy Bohol's future.
And we need to pray together that God will intervene against all forms of evil, manipulation, and violence. We need to pray that righteousness, justice, peace will reign in our province in this election and beyond.
As a public servant, my heart bleeds whenever I received reliable reports regarding the use of guns, goons (private army), and illegal drugs as evil instruments for electoral victory. This is not part of God’s will. The Bible says God hates evil. You and I hate evil. What we desire is God’s righteousness, justice, and peace to flow like mighty rivers in our land.
As your friend and public servant, and together with Vice-Governor Concepcion O. Lim and members of the Provincial Board, I would like to request you, your family, your relatives here and abroad, your friends, our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the church to pray continuously, asking God for His will to reign supreme, that He may enlighten our people and guide them in their decisions come May 13 and beyond, that God may send His angels to battle against all forms of evil for the sake of His people and for His kingdom. That we may all be overwhelmed by the grace of God’s love and protection.
We believe, as what Jesus Christ had said in the Scriptures, that “apart from ME you can do nothing.” He also said that "if God is for us, then who can be against us."
We have no power to charter the course of history and the future of our people. But God is in control, but we need to pray right now.
Thank you very much for your prayers, and thank you for your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless us all. Let the peace and righteousness of Christ Jesus reign in our hearts and in our land!
Sincerely yours,
(Sgd) Atty. Edgar M. Chatto
Governor, Province of Bohol
To My Boholano Brethren and Friends:
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
I am writing you as a member of the Boholano community. My being the incumbent governor is only incidental in this letter of prayer request. Whatever is our political affiliation, it is a universal fact that we ought to pray together over issues and problems concerning our society, the country, particularly the Province of Bohol. What hurts our Province will harm us all no matter what our standing in society is.
As we all know, election is fast approaching. We will all exercise our right to vote and choose the right leaders who would defend and implement laws, protect and promote the interest and welfare of our people, and work on the causes of our children, families, and the very future of Bohol.
Election is a gift of a democratic society like ours, a very precious gift that must be used for the common good. But if this gift, the right to vote, is tainted with misinformation which we also call as black propaganda, or if this gift is assaulted with threats of violence and intimidation, then our society is in danger of being ruled by tyrants and heartless individuals who in one way or another have joined the forces of darkness.
I am very frank in saying that never in the history of Bohol do we experience a kind of political wickedness that is trying to swallow our society. Intelligence reports of the police and the military have clearly shown the presence of strange Tagalog-speaking men who are armed with high-powered guns and who are now roaming the entire province of Bohol with an evil intention to manipulate May 13, 2013 elections. The same military reports, and as published by all Bohol newspapers, reveal that money gained from illegal drug business will be used to fund campaigns and influence votes.
The presence of guns, goons, and illegal drugs that will be used in this election is a looming tragedy that calls for a united voice of the Boholanos. I urge you, brethren, for the sake of our children and families, let us all knock the doors of heaven and seek the intervention of our God through the Lord Jesus Christ.
We all believe that our military and the police can only do so much to preserve the peace and order of Bohol. But we also acknowledge that there is a power that is greater than all of us. The God of the heavens, the Mighty Creator of us all, has the power to frustrate all evil plans of candidates who want to destroy Bohol's future.
And we need to pray together that God will intervene against all forms of evil, manipulation, and violence. We need to pray that righteousness, justice, peace will reign in our province in this election and beyond.
As a public servant, my heart bleeds whenever I received reliable reports regarding the use of guns, goons (private army), and illegal drugs as evil instruments for electoral victory. This is not part of God’s will. The Bible says God hates evil. You and I hate evil. What we desire is God’s righteousness, justice, and peace to flow like mighty rivers in our land.
As your friend and public servant, and together with Vice-Governor Concepcion O. Lim and members of the Provincial Board, I would like to request you, your family, your relatives here and abroad, your friends, our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the church to pray continuously, asking God for His will to reign supreme, that He may enlighten our people and guide them in their decisions come May 13 and beyond, that God may send His angels to battle against all forms of evil for the sake of His people and for His kingdom. That we may all be overwhelmed by the grace of God’s love and protection.
We believe, as what Jesus Christ had said in the Scriptures, that “apart from ME you can do nothing.” He also said that "if God is for us, then who can be against us."
We have no power to charter the course of history and the future of our people. But God is in control, but we need to pray right now.
Thank you very much for your prayers, and thank you for your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless us all. Let the peace and righteousness of Christ Jesus reign in our hearts and in our land!
Sincerely yours,
(Sgd) Atty. Edgar M. Chatto
Governor, Province of Bohol
Bohol Poverty Incidence Drops
Congratulations Provincial Government of Bohol led by Gov. Edgar Chatto and Vice-Gov. Concepcion Lim for improving the lives of the Boholanos by bringing down the incidence of poverty in our province as reported by the National Statistical and Coordination Board (NSCB).
Why is Bohol the Best Governed Province in the Philippines?
Bohol: "Best Governed Province in the Philippines" (an editorial)
The Province of Bohol has just been awarded as the "Best Governed Province in the Philippines," a rare honor and recognition that should make every Boholano proud of their leaders. And the award should remind the Boholano electorate that they have made the perfect choice in putting Gov. Edgar M. Chatto and Vice-Gov Concepcion O. Lim in the right position at the right time.
This is the very first time that Bohol gets this prestigious award, a solid testament to Chatto-Lim's pro-people, consultative brand of leadership. It shows how much noble leaders can do in just a span of one year.
How did Bohol, garnering the highest score of 4.9370 (with 5 as the highest) even among cities evaluated, get this award? The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has introduced a web-based self-assessment tool that measures the performance of every local government unit in the country. Named Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS), the tool evaluates the following areas: administrative, social, economic, and environmental governance, and fundamentals of good governance which include transparency, participation and financial accountability. Results of the performance survey have been verified and confirmed by independent civil society groups.
Covering the period from 2010 to the present, the evaluation yielded the following top performing provinces: Bohol (4.9370); Bulacan (4.8628); Negros Oriental (4.8331); Pangasinan (4.8185); Ilocos Norte (4.8185); Albay (4.8064); Cavite (4.8031); Compostela Valley (4.7812); and Tarlac (4.7773).
For the highly urbanized and independent component cities category, the winners are: Valenzuela (4.9150); San Juan (4.8875); Puerto Princesa (4.8640); Angeles (4.7410); Davao (4.7380); Naga (4.6940); Zamboanga (4.6865); Iligan (4.6710); Cebu (4.6633); and Taguig (4.6415).
And for the component cities category, the best managed LGUs are: Ligao (4.9240); Laoag (4.9193); San Fernando (4.9177); Vigan (4.8617); Gingoog (4.8568); Cabanatuan (4.8363); Dipolog (4.8113); La Carlota (4.7553); Iriga (4.7522); and Batac (4.7430).
While Bohol Province shines in the list of top performing LGUs, it is sad that the City of Tagbilaran cannot be found in the list of best governed LGUs. Anyone cannot miss the sense of glaring imbalance here.
DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo has this to say of our incumbent Provincial Officials: “I laud these local governments for their commitment in elevating and maintaining the highest standards of public service delivery in their respective localities. I hope that their shining examples will inspire others to strive hard in the performance of their duties.”
Gov. Chatto and Vice-Gov Concepcion Lim deserve a tap on the back for a job well done despite the fact that they just started implementing their programs and projects in barely over a year since they got elected in 2010. If they continue to put the interest of the public over anything else, we can expect that Bohol will also continue to serve as inspiring models for outstanding governance and great public service in the whole country.
Much work remains to be done, nevertheless. The provincial government and the people who share the visions of Chatto and Lim, while they should be congratulated for being loyal and faithful to their public mandate, must be able to demonstrate consistency and constancy of purpose and direction.
To stay on top requires unbroken chord of hard work and sincerity, focusing on the things that will make a lasting impact on the lives of the Bohol people.
Footnote: The following year (2012), Bohol was again awarded as the "Best Governed Province in the Philippines" by DILG, an achievement and recognition that is first ever in Bohol's history.
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