The new Liga ng mga Barangay president of Victorias City and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president from San Carlos City are likely to be elected heads of their respective provincial leagues, and will then sit as ex-officio members of the Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Lacson said from his discussion with Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer they would like to maintain the status quo.
The outgoing Liga ng Barangay president Juvy Pepello is from Victorias City and the SK Federation president Pocholo Yuvienco is from San Carlos City.
If San Carlos City recommends its SK Federation president, Lacson said they would like to make sure that the person is capable. He will sit down with San Carlos Mayor Renato Gustilo to discuss the matter, the governor said.
Lacson said Victorias City has already made a choice for its Liga ng Barangay president although an election has yet to be held.
Lacson said the town and city Liga ng mga Barangay elections are set December 15 and the provincial elections will be held on January 12.*