San Jose, Antique – Thousands of Antiqueños paid tribute to commemorate the 24th martyrdom of the late Governor Evelio B. Javier (EBJ) on Thursday.
Governor Evelio B. Javier was murdered in broad daylight in front of the new capitol of Antique while safeguarding the ballots of 2006 snap presidential election on February 11,1986 which contributed to the EDSA People Power Revolution.

EBJ, Antique’s hero, a man of impossible dreams and a courageous fighter of justice and democracy not only for Antiqueños but also for peace loving Filipinos who marched to EDSA and topple a dictatorship that eventually restored a long-dreamt democracy.  On February 25, we will also commemorate the 24th EDSA People Power Revolution.

Eduardo “Edu” Manzano, candidate for vice president of the administration joined the Antiqueños in this historic event at the ANS Gymnasium.  Manzano said that Evelio like other heroes gave his life for the love of country. He further challenged the Antiqueños not to allow the dreams of Evelio to fade away instead for each one to live for the country by becoming part of the solutions to the problem on unemployment, poor access to education and limited access to science and technology.

Congressman Exequiel Javier, younger brother of Evelio, expressed gratitude in behalf of his family for the love they gave to Evelio and appealed to everyone not to forget that the late governor died to safeguard the ballots of the sovereign people of Antique during the 1986 snap election.
Meanwhile, the provincial government of Antique through the Provincial Historical and Cultural Council in a separate program also honored the martyrdom of EBJ at the new capitol fronting the park where he was assassinated on February 11, 1986.

Governor Salvacion Z. Perez in her remarks extolled Evelio for his genuine love for Antiqueños that they may rise from the bondage of poverty and be proud of their identity.

Hundreds of supporters, family, friends, government employees and local officials joined the commemoration by attending Eucharistic celebration, wreath laying at the statue of EBJ, candle lighting ceremonies and other activities expressing admiration to his heroic deeds. (PSM/PIA)

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San Jose, Antique – A total of P715,857 was released to upland farmers of Barbaza and Libertad, Antique as part of the Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program under the Upland Development  Program.

Forester Louie L. Laud, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer, CENRO – Culasi said that the assistance was a big help to upland farmers in meeting their daily needs and conserving the environment.

Mayor Norberto Raymundo Jr. of Libertad Antique led the distribution of checks to 70 upland farmers of Sitio San Juan, San Roque,  Libertad covering 70 hectares of reforestation project in the amount of P293,090.00.

In Barbaza, a total of P421,948.00  were released to 150 upland farmers covering 150 hectares of agro-forestry and reforestation project.  Mayor Faith Francisco of Barbaza also attended the distribution of checks.

Upland Development Program is one of the priority programs of CENRO Culasi being identified as one of the areas under the Accelerated Hunger Mitigation and Poverty Alleviation Program.

The mountain areas of the towns of Libertad and Barbaza were designated as watershed areas of major irrigation, power and water systems and headwater of  major river system/basin.  

John Temana, Information Officer of DENR said that CLEEP intervention in upland communities did not only create additional employment and income to farmers but also improve productivity of soil, enhance water conservation that will eventually boost food security and help mitigate the looming effects of climate change and global warming.(PSM/DENR/PIA)

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