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July 26, 2018
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House revamp to affect half of all key posts –- Suarez
Updated July 26, 2018, 7:32 AM
By Ben Rosario and Ellson Quismorio
A revamp that will affect at least half of all committee chairmanship and other key posts is underway as newly installed Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prepares to take on vital legislative tasks within the month.
PDP-Laban, the largest political group in the Lower House, quickly regrouped Wednesday to extinguish a possible fallout that could threaten party unity as a result of the hostilities triggered by the recently concluded speakership controversy.
Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez, reportedly designated as the party whip, revealed that the administration party remains formidable and will continue to play its role as the ruling political group in the House of Representatives.
PDP-Laban firms up role as majority in Lower House
Published July 25, 2018, 3:21 PM
By Ben Rosario
The PDP-Laban in the House of Representatives quickly regrouped yesterday to extinguish a possible fallout that could threaten party unity as a result of the hostilities triggered by the recently-concluded speakership controversy.
Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez designated as the party whip, revealed that the administration party remains formidable and will continue to play its role as the ruling political group in the House of Reprresentatives.
DPWH informs EB Magalona on P63.5-M projects
Fri, 07/20/2018
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering District has informed the Municipality of EB Magalona of P63.5 million in infrastucture projects for the town.
Mayor Marvin Malacon said the projects are through the efforts of Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District).
P63.5-M infra projects in EB Magalona town
July 20, 2018
Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – The Department of Public Works and Highways has approved P63.5 million worth of infrastructure projects in the municipality of EB Magalona, Negros Occidental.
Mayor Marvin Malacon said the projects were realized with help from 3rd district Rep. Alfredo Benitez.
Albee denies announcing 2019 gubernatorial bid
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Amid the social media drum beating of his supporters believing that he has already declared his intention to run for governor of Negros Occidental during the mid-term elections in 2019, Rep. Alfredo Benitez (3rd district) yesterday denied that he “officially” announced his gubernatorial bid.
In a text message to local media, Benitez said he “did not make any announcement.”
“I actually announced that I will rest,” the congressman said.
The report of the “announcement” spread like wildfire on social media yesterday among Benitez’ supporters.
A picture posted on Facebook by Silay City Vice Mayor Joedith Gallego shows Benitez raising the hands of some leaders.
Sources confirmed to Negros Daily Bulletin that the congressman had called for a get-together of his leaders and supporters at his fishpond in Victorias City late Wednesday night.
Benitez endorsement nothing new – Lacson
Thursday, July 19, 2018
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday brushed aside a social media post showing some Love Negros members reportedly endorsing Rep. Alfredo Benitez to run for governor of Negros Occidental in the next year elections.
Stressing that he has no idea about the Facebook post, Lacson said he is aware that there are Love Negros members who are endorsing Benitez.
Editorial: Governor Benitez?
July 19, 2018
NEGRENSES have been waiting for the decision of Third District Representative Alfredo Benitez in 2019, whether he runs for senator, governor or retire from politics.
However, the official, who is the third richest congressman in the country, has yet to announce his political decision for next year.
A picture of Benitez whose hands were raised by the officials of the Third District circulated in social media Facebook on Wednesday, July 18.
Lacson urges Benitez supporters, public to wait for official announcements
July 19, 2018
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
Post suggesting Benitez announced a gubernatorial run debunked
After claims were made on social media suggesting Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez would be running for governor in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday urged the public to wait for an official announcement regarding 2019.
Sariling bahay at lupa pangarap nating lahat
Last updated Jul 9, 2018 (part 1)
By Albee Benitez
Magandang buhay po sa ating lahat. Bago ko po buksan ang unang pitak ko sa pahayagang ito, nais ko munang magpasalamat sa pamunuan ng Abante sa pagkakataong ito na maging bahagi ng kanilang layunin na makapaghatid sa inyo ng mga impormasyon sa abot ng aking kaalaman at kakayahan.
Umaasa po ako na sana ay makatulong din ang inyong lingkod sa pagbibigay-linaw sa ilang isyu na nangangailangan ng atensyon ng mga kinauukulan, lalo ng ating pamahalaan.
Siyempre pa, nangunguna sa mga isyu ito ang usapin sa pabahay. Kasi po, simple lang ang pangarap ng bawat Pilipino para sa kanilang pamilya: ang magkaroon ng sariling bahay at lupa.
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@senso for A BETTER BACOLOD
Ang isa sa akon mga handom para sa Bacolod.
Ako ang kapitan sg sini nga barko. Indi ini magkadto sa wala ukon sa tuo, kundi derecho sa direksyon sang pagbag-o sang gobyerno para sa kaayuhan sang Bacolodnon.
