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BY MAE SINGUAY
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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Councilor Ricardo Tan speaks during the launching of his livelihood and poverty-alleviation program “Programa ni Cano ‘Gwapo’ Tan, May Trabaho Para sa Tanan” at the Tay Tung Gymnasium on Sunday, March 5. ARCHIE REY ALIPALO/PN
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BACOLOD City – His alleged political plan followed Councilor Ricardo Tan during the launching of his livelihood and poverty-alleviation program.
Tan denied that he was “politicking” with the “Programa ni Cano ‘Gwapo’ Tan, May Trabaho Para sa Tanan.”
Reports had it that the councilor plans to run for congressman in 2019.
Tan did not say anything categorical in response. “I believe there is a time for everything,” he told a news conference that followed the agreement signing for his project on Sunday. “This is not the time for politics.”
According to the councilor, he just wanted to extend public service to his constituents.
Tan and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) signed the agreement at Tay Tung Gymnasium.
It was observed that no political allies were with Tan during the launch.
Tan ran during the May 2016 election under Grupo Progreso led by Mayor Evelio Leonardia.
Eight of the 11 candidates from the local party, including Tan, won. Another ally, Greg Gasataya, won the congressional post.
Tan hoped his program will not be given malice. He stressed that his office initiated the program, aimed at helping locals land jobs, on its own and without funding from the city government.
But the Sangguniang Panlungsod livelihood and cooperative committee chairman stressed the program would not have come into fruition without Tesda.
Tan stressed he remains loyal to Grupo Progreso. “All I want is to serve the people.”
Bacolodnons who are at least 18 years old may qualify for the program.
Tan urged those interested to visit his office at the Bacolod City Government Center./PN
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