OATHTAKING

Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson administered the oaths of office of the elected officers of the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE), Inc. led by Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. in a ceremony held at the Capitol Social Hall, Thursday. Other officers are Victorias City Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, chairman of the board; Pontevedra Mayor Jose Maria Alonso, general secretary; San Enrique Mayor Jilson Tubillara, treasurer; Candoni Mayor Ray Ruiz, auditor; Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson, PIO; and Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya, Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco, Manapla Mayor Mikaela Escalante, Victorias City Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana – Yao, Isabela Mayor Miguel Angelo Yulo, and Hinoba-an Mayor Daph Anthony Reliquias, board of directors representing each of the districts of Negros Occidental.* (Capitol PIO photos)