Former Rep. Jing Paras has challenged a former colleague in the 13th Congress to be man enough in making accusations.

Paras was referring to Rep. Herminio "Meniong" Teves who accused some members of the Commission on Appointments of extortion, in exchange for the confirmation of his son Margarito "Gary" Teves as finance secretary.

Paras challenged Congressman Teves to name names so the public will believe in him and restore his credibility.

Meanwhile, Paras, the main author of Republic Act 9409, which lapsed into law on March 24, confirmed that the charter of the City of Guihulngan will be put to vote in a plebiscite which is scheduled on July 14.

The plebiscite was originally set last June but the Comelec had to attend to post-election activities, Paras pointed out.

As the father of the cityhood of Guihulngan, Paras said he expects an economic activity and improvement of the peoples' lives in what is considered as the biggest municipality in Oriental Negros.

From an internal revenue allotment of P72 million, Paras expects a big leap of the IRA to P300 million as soon as the cityhood becomes final. Paras said he is hoping the newly elected officials of Guihulngan whom he sworn into office last Sunday, will do justice to Guihulngan and improve the living condition of the people.*JG

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