Gov to veto Provincial Board recall resolution on major project
Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. said he would veto the recall resolution of the Provincial Board (PB) that would impede the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center which is supposed to be another major project for the province.
Tupas said the PB could not change its mind "while in the middle of the game."
He refers to the decision of the majority members of the board recalling Resolution No. 2007-046 authorizing him to negotiate and enter into a contract for a P350-million loan for the construction of the convention center.
The PB, seven against three with one abstention last Dec. 13, furthermore recalled Resolution No. 2007-057 authorizing the governor to "take out" all existing and outstanding loans of the province with Land Bank of the Philippines and Resolution No. 2007-058 confirming, approving and ratifying all the terms and conditions of the loan agreement with the Philippine Veterans Bank.
Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico said their recall is based on the recommendation of Committee of the Whole chair, Board Member Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. after finding out some "irregularity" in the procedures.
But Tupas averred that the previous set of board members approved these resolutions unanimously. (PNA)