Bakeshops in Bansalan

For a small town like Bansalan, a dozen of bakeshops had invested here since the year 2007. Majority of these establishments are actually branches of the food chain companies in Mindanao like Panadero, Rose Bakeshop, Gretz Paul, Manolette, and Park and Go. Yet, the original bakers from Bansalan like Mabuhay Restaurant, Virvics, Snazzy, Sklyplaza, and the like are still continuing their bakery businesses. The bakery firm of the Leynes family had been diverted into new more profitable ventures like internet café and branching of their gas stations in the nearby municipalities. JK Salazar Bakeshop for example invites people from the nearly municipalities in view of its services in bank check exchange.

The result of this seemingly competitive environment brings a lot of advantages to the consumers. Breads are now being sold at lower prices, clean and conducive refreshment areas, lots of choices on recipe and a lot more. People are looking forward for the opening of Central Warehouse Club sometime in the 3rd quarter of 2009. To be sure, another bakeshop will be established in this new shopping center.

Some of these bakeshops are operating 24/7. The famous “pandesal” is still the best seller especially early in the morning. No doubt, these investors are bringing employment opportunities in our town. They also contribute to the local revenue collection and in other economic aspect. In one way or another, they make Bansalan more attractive to the eyes of some investors.

Why Cut the Trees?

Why cut the trees? Are we not environment -friendly? Why remove the shades? These are the common queries of the residents in Bansalan upon seeing the joint action of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Bansalan in the on-going cutting of trees adjacent to the national Highway. The main intent is to clear the National Highway from any obstructions and any other related traffic interference. The ruling of the DPWH pointed out that there should be an allowance of clear area at least 30 meters from the center lane of the National Highway. This is to give way to a better shouldering area to prevent accidents and any other traffic related problems.

Trees have been cut down alongside of the National Highway from Curvada up to KM 77. Bansalan now is preparing its area to accomodate the long-planned four(4)lane concrete road. Said project will be implemented thru the present administration of the Hon. Edwin G. Reyes. Common folks have diverse reactions to this plan. Some would say, this four-lane project was conceptualized during the 70's but until now there was no action done. On the other hand, some would claim that the cutting of trees is the first step for the implementation of the project. It can't be denied that Bansalan's national highway is among the most destructed road in the province of Davao del Sur. Worst part of it is located in Barangay Dolo up to Marber National Highway.