‘Priority' committee choices all set for new majority SP
Major committees in the Iloilo Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) have all been "marked" by members of the majority of the incoming 9th SP.
This, following a meeting that gathered incoming Vice Governor Rolex Suplico and seven of the board members now comprising the majority bloc in the Capitol's SP.
Committee chairmanship is in the offing for comebacking First District Board Member Richard Garin in the powerful Committee on Appropriations (CA). Fellow First District reelected Board Member Mac Napulan on the other hand is almost certain to have the Committee on Health.
Second District board members both belong in the minority now starting off with reelected Board Member Rodolfo "Boy" Cabado who is eyed to chair the SP Committee on Tourism. Incoming Second District Board Member June Mondejar is expected to have the Committee on Social Welfare and Development.
Third District Board Member Arthur Defensor Jr., son of former Governor Arthur Defensor is eyed for the Committee on Economic Affairs. Alongside Defensor is District Board Member Mar Malones who is almost certain to have the Committee on Cooperative.
Fourth District newcomers in Board Member Shalene Palmares-Hidalgo and George Demaisip also have respected priority choices with Hidalgo the runaway choice to chair the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. Demaisip on the other hand is said to have the Committee on Agriculture.
Fifth District Board Member Jesus Salcedo Jr. for his part will get either the Committee on Education or Human Resources. District-mate Jett Rojas is eyed on the Committee on Education as well or the Committee on Environment.
Yesterday marked the last session day for the 8th SP.