What Voters Think

SITUATIONER: Regardless of which political track you are on, it cannot be denied that the hottest topic in Initao right now is politics. From the congregating tambays in the kanto to the technophiles at home. No surprise there since May 13 is almost near. Initao Observer came across Initaonons who did not hesitate to reveal who they are voting for and why: 1. "Acain forever na jud me!" one young lady declared. "Natistingan na pod siya." 2."Tisting na pod ta ug lain, sila na lang perme?" One sikad driver said. "Total ug way nada, naa pa man sunod eleksyun." 3. "None of the above, ka'y walay angayan." One netizen posted. "Pwede si Vice Bembem na lang for Mayor?"

Team Gogoy Hits Back

Initao Observer was handed a political track in reply to allegations contained in a political tracks attributed to the Opposition which where distributed last year. In the Pro-Gogoy tracks three questions where answered namely: 1.) Is Initao the poorest town in the country. This is in relation to the then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's speech during the Lasang Secret Adventure Park. (The Initao Observer surmises she may have meant "Forrest Town".) 2.) Did the Mayor misused the Calamity Fund for politicking? 3.) Does he embody the qualities of a good leader? Regardless of which side you're you already what the answer is. Initao Observer sees no need to reprint the whole thing, here's a photo instead.

San Pedro Brgy. Hall Update

Initao Observer is pleased to observe and let everyone know that the construction of Brgy. San Pedro Baranggay Hall has commenced. Since we last posted photos, walls have been put up and in fact, construction is still on going. Here are the photos:

Improperly Posted Election Materials Removed

April 4, 2013-Upon the directive of the Comelec-Initao, local police officers went to remove campaign materials improperly posted in non-designated areas. The move is in compliance with the Section 18 of COMELEC Resolution No. 9615 which stated that, "common poster areas shall be allowed by the Election Officer only in selected public places such as plazas, markets, barangay centers and the like where posters may be readily seen or read, with the heaviest pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic in the City or Municipality."

SITUATIONERS-WHAT ARE THESE?

Not too long ago in the municipal hall, and in a short talk with Initao Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Ariel Galarroza, we happened to talk about what situationers are. The Observer explained to him then and and here are the contents of that explanation: A situationer is actually opinions, attitudes and beliefs existing in a given period in a locality. Parts of it are, HERESAYS, rumors, half-truths and lies that people blow out. Some are intrigues, and the like. However, the Observer further explained, that HERESAYS have their way of getting elevated when facts and figures support it to be true! As an adage that says, "where there is smoke there's fire", heresays go a long way. For further explanations on situationers you may see the Observer yourself, he is more welcome to personally brief you.