June 12, 2018

          Speaking from the balcony of the Victorias City Hall, his hometown in Negros Occidental, during the early morning Independence Day program, Third District Representative Alfredo Benitez urged local government officials and all Victoriahanons to reflect not on the past events that have led to the declaration of independence of the country but of what the future will be for all.

          Looking forward to the future, he urged the people of Victorias to contribute in making Victorias a premier city not only of the province but of the whole country as well, by focusing on the development of the young generation.

          Cong. Benitez was guest speaker of the Victorias Indeoendence Day program and inducting officer of the 21 new punong barangays of Victorias City.

Victorias City Vice Mayor Jerry Jover, Corporal Rodrigo Olis Sr. , 95 year old WWII veteran, Cong. Albee Benitez , & Mayor Wantan Palanca

          Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca inducted to office the barangay councilmen or kagawads.

          Calling all public officials to action in the spirit of the occasion, he said, “It is our responsibility and mandate to work seriously for the benefit of all.”

          He said it is an honor to join the Independence Day rites in his hometown on the last year of his term as public official. and that he is happy and proud that he has done his best for his townmates and his district.*