Perhaps at no other time has the justice system in the Province of Romblon seen so many strides than in the present incumbency of the good and able Congressman, Hon. Eleandro Jesus “Budoy” Madrona. In the main, his unparalleled efforts have concentrated on filling up vacant posts in the local courts or offices, and in providing support mechanisms for the enhancement of their employees.
Prior to 2007, many court cases have languished by the wayside, owing to the lack of judges. The Prosecuting arm of the province had also been greatly undermanned, hobbled by the fact that only one public prosecutor had been doing the thankless job of attending court hearings all over the whole province. Needless to say, the detrimental result was that people had become estranged from the justice system, and consequentially, from the government as a whole. To all perspectives, such an overwhelming state of neglect was paralleled only in the neglect that had been callously wrought to the medical services and hospital system in the province.
Enter Congressman Madrona. Daring the odds presented by the past dispensation, he thus spearheaded efforts to jump-start the sputtering wheels of justice in the Province of Romblon by paving the way for the installation of a fresh batch of judges, namely: Hon. Ramiro R. Geronimo (RTC Branch 81, Romblon, Romblon); Hon. Edwin Buffee (MCTC—San Agustin, Romblon); and Hon. Glen Santos (MCTC—San Andres Romblon). This present infusion of judges certainly complements the gallant judgeships of Hon. Jose M. Madrid (RTC Branch 82, Odiongan, Romblon), and Hon. Cirile F. Foja (MCTC—Odiongan, Romblon), who had expressed oneness with the good Congressman in the drive to give more in law to those who have less in life in the province.
In the same thrust, the good Congressman had already made written representations to the Department of Justice and its Regional Offices, so that additional public prosecutors may be appointed or at least detailed in Romblon, in order to reinforce the valiant efforts of the lone-workhorse of a Provincial Prosecutor, Hon. Arsenio R.M. Almadin. In the meantime, the good Congressman had dialogued with the bigwigs of the local justice system towards a more efficient allocation of court schedules in order to maximize the availability of practicing lawyers and public prosecutors, with the end-view of expediting the termination of cases and avoiding unnecessary delays and expenses being suffered by poor litigants.
In terms of affording support mechanisms to employees or personnel in the justice system, the good Congressman also keeps his doors open in order to provide reasonable financial assistance to them, by way of travel and other allowances, so that they will be able to keep abreast of challenges as public servants by attending conventions and seminars for the enhancement of theirs craft or skills.
As if his resolve was not clear already, the good Congressman had also made an unexpected appearance at the Annual IBP-Romblon Chapter Election of Officers, last March 2009 at the Provincial Capital. Needless to state, his appearance and active participation during the affair was a welcome and heartfelt surprise to the IBP members and officers. That appearance was a far-cry, and unprecedented, considering that at no other time had any public official shown such a keen and hands-on interest in the dispensation of justice in the Province of Romblon.
It has been said that an inefficient justice system is where the absence of the government most sorely felt, especially by the indigent litigants. Kudos to Congressman Madrona's efforts. One can almost see Lady Justice’s smile shining on the Province of Romblon. Kudos! - http://romblonpost.com
Prior to 2007, many court cases have languished by the wayside, owing to the lack of judges. The Prosecuting arm of the province had also been greatly undermanned, hobbled by the fact that only one public prosecutor had been doing the thankless job of attending court hearings all over the whole province. Needless to say, the detrimental result was that people had become estranged from the justice system, and consequentially, from the government as a whole. To all perspectives, such an overwhelming state of neglect was paralleled only in the neglect that had been callously wrought to the medical services and hospital system in the province.
Enter Congressman Madrona. Daring the odds presented by the past dispensation, he thus spearheaded efforts to jump-start the sputtering wheels of justice in the Province of Romblon by paving the way for the installation of a fresh batch of judges, namely: Hon. Ramiro R. Geronimo (RTC Branch 81, Romblon, Romblon); Hon. Edwin Buffee (MCTC—San Agustin, Romblon); and Hon. Glen Santos (MCTC—San Andres Romblon). This present infusion of judges certainly complements the gallant judgeships of Hon. Jose M. Madrid (RTC Branch 82, Odiongan, Romblon), and Hon. Cirile F. Foja (MCTC—Odiongan, Romblon), who had expressed oneness with the good Congressman in the drive to give more in law to those who have less in life in the province.
In the same thrust, the good Congressman had already made written representations to the Department of Justice and its Regional Offices, so that additional public prosecutors may be appointed or at least detailed in Romblon, in order to reinforce the valiant efforts of the lone-workhorse of a Provincial Prosecutor, Hon. Arsenio R.M. Almadin. In the meantime, the good Congressman had dialogued with the bigwigs of the local justice system towards a more efficient allocation of court schedules in order to maximize the availability of practicing lawyers and public prosecutors, with the end-view of expediting the termination of cases and avoiding unnecessary delays and expenses being suffered by poor litigants.
In terms of affording support mechanisms to employees or personnel in the justice system, the good Congressman also keeps his doors open in order to provide reasonable financial assistance to them, by way of travel and other allowances, so that they will be able to keep abreast of challenges as public servants by attending conventions and seminars for the enhancement of theirs craft or skills.
As if his resolve was not clear already, the good Congressman had also made an unexpected appearance at the Annual IBP-Romblon Chapter Election of Officers, last March 2009 at the Provincial Capital. Needless to state, his appearance and active participation during the affair was a welcome and heartfelt surprise to the IBP members and officers. That appearance was a far-cry, and unprecedented, considering that at no other time had any public official shown such a keen and hands-on interest in the dispensation of justice in the Province of Romblon.
It has been said that an inefficient justice system is where the absence of the government most sorely felt, especially by the indigent litigants. Kudos to Congressman Madrona's efforts. One can almost see Lady Justice’s smile shining on the Province of Romblon. Kudos! - http://romblonpost.com
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