Building Blocks

Gloria’s house, say Lubao folk

LUBAO, PAMPANGA—“Bale ng Gloria” (House of Gloria).

A one-story house secured by a tall wooden gate at the side of the centuries-old San Agustin Church in Barangay San Nicolas 1 here has taken on that name as residents attribute its ownership to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

With about 400 square meters in floor space, the house was built late last year or a few months before Ms Arroyo began her frequent visits to the province’s second district where she was rumored to run for a seat in Congress in the 2010 elections.

“Wa, yang bale ng Gloria (Yes, that’s the house of Gloria),” said the owner of a snack stall near the house. “Simple ya mu (It’s simple only),” he added.

The guard of the house replied “yes” when asked if the place was really the residence of Ms Arroyo.

But the guard denied this Inquirer correspondent even a peek into the house.

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