Aklan mayors push for opening small town lottery in the province

Kalibo, Aklan- Aklan mayors wanted the state-run Small Town Lottery (STL) to operate in the province.

Sixteen of the 17 members of the League of the Municipalities of the Philippines-Aklan chapter (LMP-Aklan) inked their signature in a communication addressed to Vice Governor Gabrielle Calizo, urging her to allow the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to conduct a test-run of STL operations in Aklan.

Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo president of the league commented on how critics allowed lotto to operate in Aklan and yet opposed the entry of the state-run STL.

In their letter they even quoted the opinion of the late Cardinal Jaime Sin as stated in the book 'Cardinal of Virtues' by book author Quijano de Manila.

In that book Sin implied that the public consequently would learn to accept the decision of their lawmakers after a decision have been made. He cited the case of Mandaluyong where the legal and moral issues were put to rest after a decision have been reached.

Meantime, Calizo said the members of the provincial board would still convene to deliberate on the matter. (PNA)

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