A BOHOLANO lawyer and aspirant for congressman has bared plans for Boholanos to be uplifted from poverty, Boholano First policy, the centerpiece of his platform.
Tagbilaranon lawyer Jordan Pizarras told press conference that he has in mind at least three programs of governance to help improve the lot of the Boholanos. And he’s determined to carry them out once he’s elected as representative of the first district.
Pizarras filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for congressman in the district before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provincial office on October 5, 2024.
His COC filing in the morning was not without pomp as he was shown the support of his backers who lined up the CPG avenue specially at the entrance of the Pres. CPG Sports Complex where the Comelec office is situated. They wore T-shirts marked by his name and tarps with his face, waved flags and roared their voices to be heard as a form of cheering him.
He said that his deep concern over the sad plight of the farmers and fisherfolk made him realized to give priority on agriculture.
He argued that the reported 19% poverty rate of the Boholanos may not be true, but over 40%.
He proposed that what he described as “Habagat subsidy” for fishermen is in order. This must be prioritized since fishermen won’t go fishing when ‘Habagat’ (monsoon) prevails. They stay at their respective homes for days and they, too, eat. That’s why they keep on borrowing money.
For the farmers, he proposed that farmers who cannot compete with those who sold agri products at lower prices be provided with livelihood apparently to augment their incomes. He is also eyeing to promote organic farming as one of the livelihood schemes.
He also batted for financial aid for the senior and the youth. Senior citizens must be given precedence for monthly pension without being selective, either one is receiving his pension thru the SSS or GSIS, for their apparently medicine maintenance.
He slammed what he called “waste of money” in road re-blocking projects even if those roads being torn to pieces are still serviceable. He said why make that fund (for reblocking) use for the senior citizens.
For the benefit of the students, he proposed a monthly stipend for each student. And, in return, he urged the students to study well to maintain or comply the school requirements. The stipend may cushion the impact of expenses of the parents in sending their kids to school though most of government-run schools are free. (rvo)
