Team Asenso Bacolod officials led by Mayor Alfredo Benitez are in Japan and are expected back on Tuesday, November 8.
Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran said he has been designated acting mayor from November 4 to 7, while Councilor Israel Salanga is acting vice mayor.
Former Councilor Ceasar Distrito said, in a Facebook post, that Benitez personally sponsored their trip.
The officials in Japan are Rep. Greg Gasataya, Team Asenso councilors – Simple Distrito,
Thaddy Sayson, Kalaw Puentevella, Al Victor Espino, Celia Flor, Jayson Villarosa, Vladimir Gonzales and Pao Sy, and barangay captains Rosinie Distrito (Singcang), Itik Talimodao (Granada), Noli Villarosa (Tangub), Rodney Carmona (Sum-ag), Donnie Dela Vega (Alijis), JR Alcantara (12), Joemarie Biasca (36), Elmer Villanueva (40), Wowie Orola (26), Karl Magno (14), and Lope Ledesma (24), Distrito said.
Also part of their delegation are former councilors Sonya Verdeflor and Bart Orola, and former Board Member Patrick Lacson. *