‘Extend brgy execs’ term’

REP. Eduardo Gullas (Cebu 1st district) said he does not object to the proposal of extending the terms of barangay officials to four years.

However, he refused to give further comments saying he stil has to read the bill of Rep. Cutie del Mar (Cebu City north district).

“I’m sure her rationale would be noble but it could easily be used by other politicians who will use the argument to extend their terms to four years,” he said.

“Actually, 3 years is really a bit short. Of the 3 years, you only have about 2 and a half years to do your job and implement projects. On the last 6 months, that is when positioning and politics would set in. I have authored many bills about barangay officials and they have been beneficial of my bill extending the dates of the election. But please allow me to read the bill,” he said.

He said he needs to fully understand the bill first although he believes that it will be a popular one if there is a constitutional convention or constitutional assembly. Correspondent Edison A. delos Angeles