Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson has designated Vice Gov. Jose Benito A. Alonso as acting governor while he goes on official leave from August 23 to September 1.
He also designated Board Member Genaro G. Alvarez IV as acting vice governor for the duration of his leave.
Lacson, in Executive Order No. 26-16, Series of 2026 signed Thursday, August 20, said the designations were made “to ensure the continuous and effective delivery of basic and social services” across the province during his absence.
The order did not state why the governor was going on leave.*
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