ACT NOW. They say an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. This adage can also be applicable to the way the city government should act with regards to the cleaning of our esteros. Many sectors are now clamoring for the immediate action of the city government to clean and dredge the rivers and esteros. A businessman who has business in Colon was heard saying, “The city government should act now and
BEFORE THE FLOOD. The businessman laments the slow action of the city government in cleaning and dredging the canals of flood-prone areas. It can be recalled that the downtown areas quickly become flooded when it rains. The businessman said, “Mo abot ra ba gyud kutob hawak ang baha. Kuyaw kaayo ilabi na sa mga bata.”