I’M NOT sure when it was but it was recent, probably over the weekend, but Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, accompanied by I don’t know who, ordered the closure of one of the side streets in Barangay Sambag 1 and served lechon.
At least, that was what I was told.
After making inquiries, I was able to confirm that, yes, the road was temporarily closed. And yes, lechon was served. Although “confirm” might not be the right word to describe what I heard, considering that what I received was still second-hand information. And also the provider of the information was not so reliable. So I guess, “hearsay” would be a more appropriate description.
Either way, the fact is the mayor was in Sambag 1. If he did bring lechon with him to serve to the hungry masses, then lucky those who got to have some. Labella is known for his generosity and kind heart.
So what was he doing in the barangay? Who got to eat the lechon? Most importantly, where did the lechon come from? Rico’s?
Just wondering.
Then I was told that the mayor announced the City was going to implement a road-concreting project in the barangay.
Hmm. Actually, the road next to Harrison Park has been under rehabilitation for quite some time now. I guess, Labella should have said that the barangay should expect more road work to be implemented in the coming weeks.
Of course, you know what that entails, right?
Yes. Inconvenience. Lots of inconvenience. Why? Because it will cause heavy traffic.
There is a big university and a private primary and secondary school in the vicinity. You know what that means? Lots of students. And if they’re too young to take public utility jeepneys alone, then lots of parents, probably with cars, waiting to pick them up.
Also, the roads in the barangay are narrow and winding. Closing one lane to accommodate the heavy equipment — I won’t say workers since I have yet to see one working on the road-concreting project...okay, there might have been a couple — will be disastrous if not done probably.
Already, motorists who want to enter the barangay from Osmena Blvd. have to take Uytengsu St. And despite the big “no entry” sign placed at the intersection on Ascencion St., some drivers insist on meeting oncoming traffic even though the sign says they must take V. Urgello St. if they want to exit to Osmena Blvd.
So the barangay has deployed tanods in the area. While they’re there, all’s well. The problem is when the tanods go. Then it’s mayhem. Okay, so I exaggerate, but you know what I mean?
To be honest, Sambag 1 has a far bigger problem than the poor state of its roads. Just ask residents who haven’t had running water in a month.