The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental yesterday started its first regular session for 2009, by passing a resolution recognizing former Pontevedra Mayor Jose Benito Alonso as the newest member of the provincial council.

Alonso, who was nominated to the post by his KAMPI (Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino) patymates, took his oath Dec. 7 last year before Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo, following the death of Board Member Janet Torres,  a former mayor of Bago City, in July 16, 2008.

Alonso  also took his oath before Gov. Isidro Zayco yesterday.

After serving his constituents in Pontevedra for 18 years, in various positions, Alonso, in his speech before his colleagues at the SP, said he will now serve not only the fourth district, but the whole province as well, with renewed vigor and intensity.

Jose Benito is the twin brother of Pontevedra Mayor Jomar Alonzo.*GPB

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