It appears that there are many stories about Cadio’s mischiefs have been wanting to break to the surface, and the mushrooming of blogs about the super mayor has encouraged former close associates to step forward and share their own experiences.
When Franklin Drilon was appointed as executive secretary sometime in 1992, Cadio broached the idea that they organize a testimonial dinner in honor of a classmate and friend. The suggestion was quickly approved. During the program, the emcee, Atty. Rene Villa, acknowledged Cadio’s role in putting the party together, calling him “Don” Arcadio.
This caused Cadio to blush, and even get angry. Atty. Villa was surprised, thinking that he was giving Cadio the proper credit for the successful party. Later Atty. Villa found out that Cadio had solicited huge contributions from big businessmen, and he had not bothered to make known their contributions. Hence, all the credit fell to him. The businessmen were deprived of the credit. Cadio got all the credit.
Sometime in 2004, then Senate President Franklin Drilon visited Guimaras and promised Governor Rahman Nava to fund the construction of a Hall of Justice building. That announcement was heard by everybody in the group, including contractor Nelson Golez, who drove Drilon in his brand new Isuzu Trooper. Later, Drilon called Cadio by phone and mentioned the funding for the project.
Nelson didn’t bother to tell Cadio that it was not a secret he was telling him. But he knew that this man would take advantage of any situation to make a quick buck.
After the conversation, Cadio called up Nelson Golez, unaware that Golez was there all the while, and as if he was revealing a secret, told Golez about the funding. “Ang commission ko ha?” Cadio told a surprised Golez.
Still involving Nelson Golez, Cadio asked the contractor to give P250,000 cash to help Victor Facultad pursue his protest against mayor Jerry Trenas for an election offense before the Comelec. Ever generous and helpful to his friends, Golez gave the amount to Cadio.
The money never reached Vic Facultad. Golez began to wonder why Vic Facultad didn’t even say thank you to him or acknowledge the help. He found out that the money wasn’t given to Vic Facultad, but went straight to a bank as payment for his loan.
That’s why Nelson Golez doesn’t respect Cadio anymore.
