Deloso Issues EO Creating Task Force Hanjin

Deloso Issues Executive Order Creating Task Force Hanjin; Designates Lacbain as Head

Iba, Zambales - Governor Amor Deloso issued Executive Order No.01-07 two weeks ago, creating the Task Force on Hanjin (TFH) to address the socio - economic issues arising from the construction of multi-billion peso shipyard project by the Hanjin Heavy Industries Company (HHIC) of South Korea in Redondo Peninsula in Subic Bay.

The Executive Order No. 01-07 states that due to the enormous scale of Hanjin project, a large number of residents and huge land area have been affected leading to numerous problems and complicated issues.
EO 01-07 says “the provincial government of Zambales desires that this major development project must put the interest of the people at its center and as such, all laws and regulations pertaining to labor, health, environment, security, safety, peace and order, among others, are strictly enforced and complied with”.

The Task Force Hanjin, according to Deloso, would be tasked to dialogue and establish parameters of all concerns of the inhabitants of the area affected by Hanjin Project.

Former vice governor Ramon Lacbain II, who, along with the governor, defended the plight of the communities affected by the demolition of the Hanjin Project , was designated by governor Deloso as chairman of said task force with Atty. Carlos Castillo as his deputy.

Other members of the Task Force on Hanjin are former Subic councilor Ruben Gaduang, Belen Quintana-Figueras, journalist, Engr. Dave Maceda, a geodetic engineer and Andres Sazon, a human resource management specialist.

The executive order creating the Task Force on Hanjin was the governor's first since he assumed office on July 1.

The EO also gave authority to the task force chairman, upon approval of the governor, to enlist other persons as members including the members of various law enforcement agencies, who may assist him in the implementation of assigned duties of the TFH, subject to applicable rules and regulations.

Governor Deloso further said that the creation of Task Force on Hanjin will address the illegal activities inside the shipbuilding facilities and stopped the abuses of the Koreans to the nearby communities and the people affected by its development.

“No progress must be done without man as the center of development. Any development that you will allow that will assault the dignity and self-respect of man, kalaban niyo ako (I will oppose) as your governor. Progress must be centered to man hindi sa bulsa ninuman (not to the pocket of anyone) “, Deloso said.

Lacbain is optimistic that the signed EO would assure that the people of Zambales will get maximum benefits from the Hanjin Project and all valid issues and concerns shall be properly and immediately addressed while at the same time maintain good working relations with Hanjin officials as important partners of economic development in the province.