APPARENTLY
stung by the seemingly snobbish attitude displayed by some
members of the Cabinet, the governors have brought the matter
to the attention of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The League of Provinces of the Philippines, upon the motion
of Camiguin Gov. Pedro Romualdo approved in mass motion
a resolution requesting President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
to enjoin the members of the Cabinet to respond favorably
to the requests of Provincial Governors for an appointment
or meeting concerning their respective jurisdictions.
Romualdo lamented that despite several attempts, he was
unable to get an appointment with DOTC Sec. Leandro Mendoza
with whom he wanted to meet and discuss about a project
concerning the province of Camiguin.
Bataan Gov. Enrique Garcia likewise bemoaned that most Cabinet
secretaries do not bother to answer their calls, much more
return them.
The governors stressed that the Local Government Code has
institutionalized a dynamic partnership between the national
and local government in order to ensure national development
and economic progress.
Moreover, the different agencies of the national government
are even enjoined to consult LGUs prior to implementing
national programs and projects with the respective jurisdictions
of the latter in order to harmonize development strategies
and directions and lessen conflicts and divergence.
Having the same constituencies, the local chief executives
called on the officials of the national government to act
favorably on their respective requests for appointments
or meetings. (AJS)
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