Performing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia accuses the media of “unfair” reporting on Palaro delegates’ considerations. | CDN Photograph/ Pia Piquero
CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s all the time the obligation of the press to offer the general public with a transparent and correct image of occasions, together with each the successes and the challenges. Nonetheless, this main obligation of the media has not too long ago come below fireplace.
Performing Cebu Metropolis Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia lashed out on the media throughout a coordination assembly with varied businesses, together with legislation enforcement and authorities places of work, for Palarong Pambansa on July 12.
He repeatedly accused the media of unfair reporting, notably on the problems of insufficient water provide within the Palaro billeting quarters and the clogged and sometimes dysfunctional consolation rooms.
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In a report revealed on July 10, the delegation from Area 4-A, or Calabarzon, who’re billeted at Tejero Elementary and Nationwide Excessive Faculty, reported experiencing an insufficient water provide, with some consolation rooms (CR) clogged or damaged.
Area III, Central Luzon, has a steady water provide however is going through minor difficulties at Mabolo Nationwide Excessive Faculty.
The varsity’s ordinary water provide falls brief throughout peak utilization durations. The water strain from the taps can be too weak to fulfill the simultaneous wants throughout the Palaro billeting quarters.
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Garcia, sporting a black polo shirt and holding a microphone through the coordination assembly, appeared agitated even in prior interviews concerning the problem on issues hounding some Palaro billeting quarters.
He expressed that he felt “slighted” by the studies and that he believed they undermined the efforts of these working onerous to make sure the success of Palarong Pambansa.
Throughout his speech, he started with a reprimand to the media earlier than he known as on the involved authorities for his or her assessments.
He began with Harold Alcontin, the pinnacle of the Metropolis Catastrophe Danger Discount and Administration Workplace (CDRRMO), saying, “Luoy kayo ni siya daghan kaayo ni siya og gi trabaho,” whereas Alcontin was seen bowing his head.
“You see, we’ve been making ready. Everyone contributes to the success of the Palaro. That is what I name cooperation, tinabangay ta tanan aron atong internet hosting sa Palaro [successful],” Garcia mentioned after Alcontin introduced his evaluation.
Lawyer Kimberly Esmeña, head of the billeting and lodging committee and of Cebu Metropolis’s Native Faculty Board, was additionally known as to debate the evaluation concerning the Palaro billeting quarters.
She defined that the problems with the clogged consolation rooms have been as a result of improper disposal of tissues and napkins. She mentioned it was a standard downside on condition that the quarters have been now serving as properties for the delegates.
Esmeña talked about that regardless of these minor points, she is assured as a result of they’ve workers working in shifts to offer 24/7 service response within the Palaro billeting quarters.
“Ang considerations magazine pabilin ra gyud na however for me crucial factor is that we will reply in a short time we’ve mga tawo nga naa sa faculty 24/7,” she mentioned.
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“I feel that’s what all people ought to notice, particularly the media,” the performing mayor additionally mentioned.
“Dili mi excellent, naa gyud mga considerations nga mutumaw, what’s essential is the downtime we will reply to those considerations. I feel we’re good at that. I feel we’ve already delivered, ug nay mga considerations ma handle ra dayon ang mga points. Dili man mi perpekto, we aren’t residing in an ideal world, we can not even predict the long run. Dili nato ma predict mabara kay diay naay gilabay na serviette or tissues,” he added.
Furthermore, an officer from the Division of Public Companies (DPS) was additionally known as for his evaluation, as their division was answerable for suctioning and water supply.
He then accused the media of sensationalizing information tales.
“Mamalihog ko sa media, muhangyo ko nga kato gamay lang nga mga dili kaayo natarong pero na ship gyud na namo [tubig], layo ra kaayo ang duha ka oras, typically man gud i-sensationalize [ninyo] ang balita,” he mentioned.
He added, “I exploit the phrase sensationalized kay nindot na kaayo, nindot na pagka human walay balita, bati kaayo ang kalibutan manner balita, maong mangita mo og balita nga bati.”
The performing mayor additionally interjected, “Nindot nga balita can be balita, pero nindot gyud nga balita ang ibalita. Are you able to think about the efforts put in? Let’s be honest to the individuals doing their jobs. Tedious kaayo.”
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In the meantime, regardless of points starting from water provide in Palaro billeting quarters to clogged consolation rooms and overcharging transport operators, a number of guests additionally expressed satisfaction with their keep in Cebu Metropolis.
Rio Grace Mariano, a coach from the Nationwide Capital Area (NCR) staying at Talamban Elementary Faculty, acknowledged minor points however praised the general administration.
“Contemplating that they’re catering to a few main occasions, I’d give it an 80 to 85 [out of 100]. It’s good,” she mentioned.
Isagani Achas, one other coach from Area X, Northern Mindanao, staying at Barrio Luz Elementary Faculty and Excessive Faculty, additionally gave the hosts an impressive evaluation.
“We’re accommodated nicely with enough meals and private wants. The water provide is manageable,” he mentioned and rated their expertise a “ten out of ten.”
Moises Doring from Area XI, Zamboanga Peninsula, staying at Labangon Elementary Faculty, rated their keep a 9, citing solely visitors as a minor subject.
“Every part, from lodging, meals, to transportation, is ideal,” he acknowledged.
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