The Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance celebrated its first anniversary with a conceleb-rated mass which was held at the University of St. La Salle chapel with Msgr. Vic Rivas, Vicar General of the Bacolod Diocese together with eleven other priests.
High note of the celebration, which was attended by over a hundred members and sympathizers was the homily of Msgr. Rivas who said that neglect and the sins of omission by some public officials have led to the flooding of many sectors of Bacolod City.
He praised the lady members of the Alliance as he said the power of women had always been phenomenal. He also blamed some officials for their abuse and pride of their political power which has led to the present situation.
He even metioned that at the height of the rains last December, 2007, that even the Cathedral was flooded which led to a very alarming situation where parishioners were prevented from attending some masses. He emphasized that the problem of Bacolod City was not only in flooding but also in governance. He made mention of the hand shaking between of Cong. Monico O. Puentevella and Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia during the 75th anniversary celebration of the Diocese which he said should have been a first step in the right direction where politicians of the city should unite for the common good.
He praised the Anti-Baha movement for taking up the cudgels of the poor people of Bacolod City with respect to the flooding and other community problems.
That this organization did not only work for the benefit of their subdivision but also for the welfare of those who have less in life. This clearly shows that the Anti-Baha officers and members are very civic-minded.
He further stated that uncollected garbage and flooding go togehter. Ms. Jean Trebol, in her message of thanks, expressed their gratitude to officials of the University of St. La Salle, their members and the general public for their support which led to the successful first anniversary celebration of the Anti-Baha Alliance.* (WHOS)
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