Metro 3rd ASENSO-ABANSE NEGRENSE Firm Up Ties
Top leaders of Metro 3rd’s ASENSO team led by Representative Francisco “Kiko” Benitez converged with key ABANSE NEGRENSE officials led by Negros Occ. Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson in a simple dinner program to firm up the LOVE-UNEGA coalition in the Third District, and convey Asenso’s full support for the tandem of Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson and Vice-Governor Jeffrey Ferrer.
Representative Francisco “Kiko” Benitez
All the top local executives of Metro 3rd fully endorsed the tandem of Governor Lacson and Vice-Governor Jeffrey Ferrer for the coming May 2022 polls. They also confirmed support for the bid of Board Members Manuel Frederick “Manman” Ko and Andrew Montelibano for reelection as Provincial Board Members. Also endorsed were the candidacy of Third District Congressman Francisco “Kiko” Benitez running for a second term; and Abang Lingkod Partylist reelectionist Representative Stephen “Caraps” Paduano who is also current Minority Floor Leader; and Francis Frederick “Wantan” Palanca as second nominee.
Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson
The Mayors and Vice-Mayors tandem of Victorias, EB Magalona, Silay, Talisay and Murcia fully endorsed the bid of former Congressman Alfredo “Albee” Benitez to be mayor of Bacolod City come May 2022 polls.
Vice-Governor Jeffrey Ferrer
Cong. Kiko hailed the unity of the Asenso group in the Third District, as well as the close coordination with Abanse Negros.
Former Congressman Alfredo “Albee” Benitez
Governor Bong cited the invaluable impact of the full force of the Metro 3rd support and thanked all the leaders present in the dinner program.
Abang Lingkod Partylist Representative Stephen “Caraps” Paduano
Former Congressman Albee, now provincial consultant on economic affairs, said the unity in the province has even become stronger now with the present leadership, noting that “Negros Occidental is in good hands”.
EB Magalona tandem of Mayor Marvin Malacon and Vice Mayor Eric Matulac.
Witnessing the event were Abang Lingkod Representative and Minority Floor Leader Stephen “Caraps” Paduano, Victorias Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon, Silay Mayor Mark Golez, Talisay Mayor Neil Lizares, and Murcia Mayor Gerry Rojas.
Talisay City tandem of Mayor Neil Lizares III and Nic Jalandoni as Vice Mayor.
Also present were BMs Ko and Montelibano, EB Magalona Vice-Mayor Eric Matulac, Silay VM Tom Ledesma, Murcia VM Johnny Reosura, Victorias Councilor Abelardo “Junb” Bantug III, Talisay Executive Assistant Nic Jalandoni and Asenso Victoriahanon’s standard bearer Javi Benitez.
Silay City tandem of Mayor Mark Golez and Vice Mayor Tom Ledesma
At the helm of Love Negros are Governor Lacson, and former Congressman Alfredo “Albee” Benitez.
Murcia tandem of Mayor Gerry Rojas and Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura.
VG Jeffrey Ferrer is the provincial chairman of the United Negros Alliance (UNEGA).*
Victorias City tandem of Javi Benitez as mayor and JunB Bantug as vice mayor.
