• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez ended speculations that he will be running for the top provincial post by endorsing last night the reelection bid of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson in the 2025 elections.
I stand for a united Negros Occidental and in full support of its current machinery that drives it to pioneer sustainable innovations and developments for all Negrosanons. With this, I am endorsing the Honorable Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson to be re-elected as Governor in the 2025 Midterm Elections, Benitez announced in his Facebook account.
The neophyte mayor further said that the relentless support of Gov. Lacson to Victorias City, and to the remaining cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental, is a testament to his unparalleled dedication and compassion for all Negrosanons.
Lacson announced on Tuesday that he is seeking for a reelection in 2025, to complete a nine-year term as governor of Negros Occidental, until 2028.
Benitez, chairs of the Negros Occidental Association of Chief Executives, further said that Gov. Lacson has been ever-present and supportive of Negros ACE initiatives.
He added that Gov. Lacson’s “resounding leadership empowered us to forge a formidable alliance between us, ACE members, in sharing our best practices, offering assistance, and solidifying the camaraderie among the different localities in the province.”
“Undeniably, Gov. Bong has already led numerous milestones but there is still a lot more he can do for the province of Negros Occidental,” he stressed.*