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In the News

‘It’s unity for progress’



BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Vice Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson, Negros Occidental unity ticket gubernatorial bet, yesterday vowed to prove to all those who sacrificed to make a United Negros Alliance-Love Negros merger a reality,that it was the right decision for the province.

Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr., UNegA chairman, and Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) of Love Negros yesterday officially announced the fielding of Lacson and former Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer as the standard bearers of their unity ticket at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City.


MERGE Unity ticket gubernatorial candidate Eugenio Jose Lacson and vice gubernatorial bet Jeffrey Ferrer (5th and 2nd from left) being endorsed by UNegA secretary general Salvador Escalante, chairman Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr., and Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez of Love Negros (l-r).* (Andy Alvarez photo)

United NegOr launched, too



BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Negros Oriental political leaders formally announced in Dumaguete City Tuesday that they will field a united ticket under the One Vision, One Voice, One Visayas movement.

But Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District), who acted as “peacemaker” among the members of the political parties, admitted that they expect conflicts to still persist among the mayors, vice mayors, and even board members.

Lacson-Ferrer tandem in 2019 Negros Occ. polls




By Ranie Azue -Thursday, October 4, 20180

BACOLOD City – Top officials from two local political groups in Negros Occidental have announced a unified ticket for the gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial race next year.

Vice Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson of Love Negros and 4th District representative Jeffrey Ferrer of United Negros Alliance (UNEGA) will be running mates – the former for governor and the latter for vice governor.

This was confirmed by Love Negros’ 3rd District representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and UNEGA’s Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. yesterday at the Nature’s Hotel and Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

One Visayas coalition formed to spur regional growth, dev’t



Published September 24, 2018, 9:25 PM
By Ben Rosario

Political leaders in the Visayas last week formed a coalition that will represent their scattered localities in order to press government for an equitable share of funding and resources to boost the region’s economy.

Backed by the Visayas Bloc in the House of Representatives, One Visayas was formally organized with ten provincial governors declaring active participation in the group.

“At least 16 governors are embracing the One Visayas concept to create economic cooperation and promote the development of the three regions of the Visayas,” said Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez, co-convenor of the Visayan Bloc.

Love Negros names candidates for 2019


I’ll be Bong’s sidekick: Albee



BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Monday, September 24, 2018

Love Negros yesterday officially announced its fielding of Vice Gov. Eugenio “Bong” Lacson as its candidate for governor of Negros Occidental in 2019, and its acceptance of a merger with the United Negros Alliance.

Lacson and Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez made the announcement at a press conference yesterday afternoon shortly after a Love Negros meeting in Bacolod City attended by its eight mayors and three would-be mayors.


Rep. Alfredo Benitez (7th from left) proclaims the Love-Negros candidates for the 2019 elections (l-r) Gerry Rojas for Murcia mayor, Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares, Hinigaran Mayor Nadie Arceo, EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon, Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, Silay City Mayor Mark Golez, Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson for governor, Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko, Murcia Mayor Andrew Montelibano for board member, San Carlos City Mayor Gerardo Valmayor for congressman and Renato Gustilo for San Carlos mayor. *Gilbert P. Bayoran photo

Love Negros OKs merger with UNegA Bares probable local candidates



Mon, 09/24/2018

The Love Negros team yesterday officially announced it is fielding Vice Gov. Bong Lacson for governor in 2019.


CONG. ALBEE BENITEZ, left, with Vice Gov. Bong Lacson at yesterday’s “Bong for Governor” press conference.* (BL FB photo)

It also officially announced its acceptance of a merger with the United Negros Alliance for next year’s polls.

Congressman Alfredo “Albee” Benitez and Vice Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson made the announcement in a press conference yesterday afternoon in Bacolod.

Love Negros finally names Lacson for governor in 2019



TERESA D. ELLERA
September 24, 2018

THE leadership of Love Negros finally announced on Sunday, September 23, that Vice Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson will be the party's standard bearer in the province for the 2019 elections.

Third District Representative Alfredo “Albee” Benitez in a press conference at Jay-Js Restaurant in Bacolod City also announced that Love Negros has officially accepted the merger with rival United Negros Alliance (Unega).

Lacson Formally Announces Gubernatorial Run


Benitez to retire from politics



September 24, 2018
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

Incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson officially declared his candidacy for governor in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections.


Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson officially declared candidacy for governor in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. (Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga photo)

During a press conference yesterday afternoon, Lacson said his local political coalition, Love Negros, formally agreed to his nomination following meetings last week.

Meanwhile, a figure previously mentioned as a possible candidate for governor and senator, Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, announced his retirement from politics, saying, he plans to serve as Lacson’s “sidekick.”

‘One Visayas’ force to reckon with: Albee



BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Friday, September 21, 2018

“United we are a force to reckon with,” Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) told officials of the three Visayan regions gathered for the launching of “One Visayas” last night.

In his keynote speech at the gathering of 194 political leaders from Western, Central and Eastern Visayas at the Shangri-La at the Forth in Metro Manila, Benitez presented the “One Visayas: Region of Economic Cooperation and Political Unity.”

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