If it was an Oscar Night, the media would be having a hard time interviewing the VIP’s on the red carpet because there were a lot of them. The Victorias Coliseum was filled with Barangay and Local Officials from the Third District of Negros Occidental, Mayors and Legislators from all over the province. Well, who would want to miss occasions like this? Even I postponed my flight to Manila from Thursday to Saturday just to be there.
The Oath Taking was not only a thanksgiving for the victory of the Elected Congressman but as well as for the District especially his hometown Victorias City. Cong. Albee B. Benitez is the first Congressman from the V-City and the first in the District to have such clear and modernized visions for his constituents. No less than our beloved Mayor Vero Palanca, Former Mayor and mother of Victorias Remedios Bantug (who is also Albee’s Grandmom) were there to witness this affair. The Bantug-Palanca family headed by Tito Rey Bantug and Tita Cynthia Regino were there too, to show support for Cong. Albee and witness the occasion as well.
The mass celebrated by Fr. Gargar started at 10:00 and was immediately followed by the Oath taking. Mrs. Dominique “Nikki” Lopez-Benitez accompanied her beloved husband on stage for the Oath. The Congressman then went on with his inaugural speech. In return, Gov. Elect Alfredo Maranon – who will also take oath tomorrow, spoke before the crowd and welcomed Cong. Albee in the Negros Political Arena.
The sumptuous luncheon catered by Misyel’s was superb…I filled my stomach with Lengua and a lot of different salads.
Later on, the Congressman moved around each table for pictorial sessions. He spoke to his constituents about future projects and programs.
Some of the officials I can remember to have seen were: Gov. Maranon. Congressman Ferrer and Congresswoman Alvarez, Board Members Patrick Lacson and Bading Escalante, Mayors Palanca, Saratan, Oti Montelibano, Andrew Montelibano, David Lacson, Magdaleno Pena, Patrick Escalante and a whole lot more.
It was indeed a splendid afternoon, aside from the Manny Pacquiao Limited Edition cards I got from Cong. Albee, it was only me who got the copy of his speech… and I’m posting it..
Thank Cong. I really like your speech it. For me, it was clear and concise, sincere and realistic, and truly in pursuit of your commitment to serve. Mabuhay ka!!!
Finally, expressing myself and telling stories is not hard to do anymore. The contents of my blogs are all about the people I cherish and love, the fascinating stories I encounter along the way and my treasured travels and journeys..
hello day! you’re so lovely in your picture. I like the way you write. I am happy to note that my long little friend Maricel writes well. I agree with you on your positive points about congressman albee. Ako, when I first meet him personnally during the opening of 2009 Area Meet III ( I took the pride of introducing him kasi) I said, Im will pray for this man. He is the son of the late Conrado Benetiz I supposed. I am correct gid. Contribution to development and education wise, sobra na sang tatay ya. I said to myself This man can do something good for our district. Baw, many hesistated to introduce him. i said ako man bala MC so I will do the honor. i had sought support from him twice na for our school Pamaskwa sa High School. We go out and reach out to the depressed area in EB Mag. I have some pics. I will give some to you so that you can use it in your blog. We are specifying the name of cong albee as our major sponsor. Alma mo darling, he is so generous that’s why he is so blessed.
Kamusta man c aging? I saw denden sa pict.
Best regards ng neneng