Friday, July 18, 2008 Saavedra wants Byron to say sorry for carpet bagger tag
BUSINESSMAN Crisologo Saavedra demanded a public apology from Capitol consultant Byron Garcia for calling him a “carpet bagger.”
Otherwise, Saavedra said, he will file a libel suit against the Capitol consultant for “maligning” his reputation before the public.
But Garcia, when sought for comment, scoffed at the warning of the businessman, saying that Saavedra can go to any court if he wants.
“Ano siya, sinuswerte (Does he think he’s lucky)? He can go to (any) court he wants, even sa tennis court pa,” said Byron, Capitol consultant on security.
Saavedra further criticized Byron, saying that the latter doesn’t even know the definition of “carpet bagger,” which for him was “erroneous.”
Categorical
Saavedra said that Capitol officials often resorted to personal attacks, and instead of getting into the issues, because they could not categorically answer the allegation of corruption he hurled against Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.
Byron, on his 48th birthday last Wednesday, lashed out at Saavedra for saying that Governor Garcia was “dishonest” when she declared that the Province remained debt-free despite the P261-million suit filed against her and the Provincial Government by Willy Te of WT Construction.
WT Construction built the major structures of the Cebu International Convention Center for the hosting of the Asean Summit last year.
Engagement
Byron labeled Saavedra a “carpet bagger” because the latter is allegedly fond of engaging in complex ventures when his only legitimate business is a salon in a mall in Cebu City.
Byron said Saavedra is “nothing more than a bald man.”
He advised Saavedra that instead of getting himself into several “confusing” businesses, it would be better for him to become a “model” of his own salon.
The Capitol consultant also criticized Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, saying that the latter should accept the fact that he is “mediocre.”
Osmeña earlier rapped the governor’s State of the Province Address, saying he does not want to be in the governor’s place even if the Province is debt-free. (GMD)
