An arrogant Panagbenga organizer

BULL’S HIT
Rudy Garcia

BAGUIO CITY -- All local media organizations in Baguio should now join hands in condemning the chief of staff of Panagbenga 2009 over the latter’s high handedness to a member of the working press.

Dangal “Amboy” Guevarra who is connected with Vaguio Country Club and then chief of staff of the Baguio flower festival 2009 accordingly uttered “P--tang ina mo, ano ba talaga ang gusto mong mangyari, walang media media sa akin” just after he tried to grab the video camera of media practitioner Odell Aquino, who at that time was covering the said event.

From the look sat it, this gesture of Guevarra clearly shows his arrogance and his assault on press freedom. I wonder why this stupid official of the event was harsh to a member of an institution which is considered a partner for progressive programs.

Or could it be that Guevarra is one among those officials who know something fishy and now afraid that the smell would come out? The reason why he opted to hide it all under his skirt? Is there a bigger picture here that hides its true color?

If we recall from recent past events, were the revenues (both declared, undeclared and under the table) that previous administrations made from organizing and running the activities of Panagbenga which has been proven to be a huge money earner benefited the personal pockets of some officials?

In as far as this writer is concerned, there is more than meets the eyes and we can do a little more investigative journalism and look more into the detailed activities of the Baguio Flower festival and not delve so much on what is seen and heard on the surface or the actions of some of its trying hard staff members.

Well, I could say that Guevarra is still lucky I didn’t cross his path, for he could have been like chicken crushed into pieces. Grrr!! I can say that again, Amboy Guevarra, can you hear me?

Showbiz personality Candy Pangilinan finally bowed her head and said sorry to the people in Igorot land on whatever she has done to offend them during a show at SM Baguio. The people and the city officials showed compassion and forgiveness that they lifted the ban on Pangilinan not to set foot in the city.

Of course they now appreciate this action of Candy and everyone could agree that Candy is now sweeter the second time around. This is a lesson everyone should be learn to never make racist jokes about kababayans and hurt them the way. Kabunyan would not want them to be.