Pax Ngo's uncertain fate
Businessman Pax Ngo is always seen in the company of Raul Gonzalez Sr. in the hope that he will be included in the latter's line-up of candidates for councilor in next year's election. He abandoned his group at PDP-Laban, his party when he ran in 2007, to be with the monolithic camp of Raul Sr. who has declared to run for mayor of Iloilo City next year. City Councilor Tony Pesina reportedly steered Pax's entry to the Gonzalez camp. Unfortunately, a reliable source told Bull's Eye that he heard City Councilor Eldrid Antiquera, a good friend of Pesina, saying the Pax has no place in the Gonzalez line-up. Antiquera, the source said, was confident Pax would not be included in their slate even if Pesina is his “maninoy”. Whether what Antiquera is saying is true or not, maybe Pax should check this out otherwise “mabilin sya sa tabtaban.” Although he could still go back to his former group at PDP-Laban under Atty. Joshua Alim, the question is will he still be accepted by the group? What do you think Jing Espinosa?
Wazzup Larry?
Larry Jamora, owner of the Marymart Mall and other buildings in the heart of the city, has since declared to run for mayor in 2010. But it has been observed that Jamora is only up to talking. He does not walk the talk, that is. Political leaders in the barangays are waiting for them to be tapped by Jamora but to no avail. “Pirme lang sya wakal sa radyo, daw wala man tupa,” said one political leader.
Police auxiliaries
The city government has started screening applicants for the 100 police auxiliaries that it will hire to augment the Iloilo City Police Office. We hope that there will be no favoritism in the screening process. Basi bala ang makasulod lang puro mga rekomendado sang mga opisyal pareho sang nagakatabo sa mga traffic aides haw? Only qualified persons should be accepted otherwise the scheme of hiring police auxiliaries will only create a problem. Remember damo gani mga traffic auxiliaries kag barangay tanod nga abusador ano pa gid ayhan kon police auxiliary na gid.