To sister Inday, Sandy and the rest who sent their encouragement in private (txt messages and emails) - I am humbled with your expression of support in this crusade against illegal gambling in Padada. you are the kind of people who make a stand and therefore will make a difference. Be assured that this effort will not be limited to information campaign lang. Those responsible for its massive proliferation in our town should be held answerable to the public. Those whom we trust our welfare yet look away from their mandated responsibilities shall be held liable. Those who take undue advantage over the weak moral foundation of our people shall suffer the consequence of their actions - especially those who are in public service - law enforcers or elected local government officials.

I should make it clear that I am spearheading this campaign because of some personal concerns. Some of you may get a wrong signal as to why I am doing this - especially that this is election period. I categorically declare that I AM NOT RUNNING FOR ANY POSITION IN THIS COMING ELECTION. I have never dreamed nor will ever dream of becoming a public official in Padada. I can contribute more to public service by remaining with the Philippine Army until I retire in the next 11 years. Likewise, I am not endorsing any candidate in this coming election. 2 of the current mayoralty candidates are my boyhood friends and classmates in elementary and high school. the other candidate is also a good friend and long acquaintance. All have their own strengths and weaknesses but I leave their political future to the voting public. When one of them is elevated to the position of mayor of our town and will support/allow illegal gambling (especially last 2) to operate then he will become fair target of my campaign.

To those who will be gravely affected with this effort, I suggest lets start doing things right. Too much damage have been made. Daghan na taga padada na aswang sa last 2. If you consider me and those who support me as obstacle to this illegal and addictive activity then so be it. If you resort to threat and intimidation or "other means" that's no big deal to me. In the kind of profession I'm in, risking my life by deliberately putting it in harms way is as normal as eating peanut butter.

God bless us all.

Alexis Noel C Bravo