Salcedo win seals majority bloc control in Capitol SP
Jeneda Salcedo
Former Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) federation president Jeneda Salcedo is back in the Capitol.
This, following her victory as president in last week's elections of the Liga ng mga Barangay. As such, from her SK stint, Salcedo now becomes the official representative of the Liga in the Iloilo Provincial Government.
With the official turn-over subsequently made, Salcedo sits as ex-officio member of the 9th Iloilo SP in a post left by former Liga president, Board Member Angelo Briones.
The liga elections saw a one-one-one battle in the presidency with Salcedo's candidacy challenged by Joebert Añez of San Miguel, Iloilo. It was reported that Añez' candidacy was backed and pushed by the camp of Governor Niel Tupas. Salcedo on the other hand was known to have the open support of at least three incumbent Representatives and four board members.
The three solons were Second District Representative Judy Syjuco, Third District Representative Arthur Defensor and Fourth District Representative Ferjinel Biron. Board Members said to be on the Salcedo camp are First District Board Member Richard Garin, Third District Board Member Arthur Defensor Jr., and Fifth District Board Members Jett Rojas and Jesus Salcedo Jr.
Capitol sources added that another Salcedo backer was Iloilo Vice Governor Rolex Suplico.
A total of 25 votes cast sealed Salcedo's victory with her win now expected to complete the majority bloc in the SP.
Earlier the SK post was also secured by another candidate identified with the majority bloc and likewise supported by the same Salcedo supporters.
Liga Vice President is Margarico Clavel of the Municipality of Oton. Other winning bets that made it to the liga Board were Renato Ventilacion of the Municipality of Mina, Roman Peñaranda Jr. of the Municipality of Pototan, Jose "Toto Joe" Fernandez of the Municipality of San Enrique, Lamberto Sebuan Jr, of the Municipality of San Joaquin, Wilfred Subong of the Municipality of Sta. Barbara and Orvillo Tangente of the Municipality of Tigbauan.