Treñas’ ally Ong wins city Liga federation election

ILOILO City – Elected as federation president of the Liga ng mg Barangay in this city, Barangay Captain Maria Irene Ong of President Roxas village is returning to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) as ex-officio member.

Ong said she was close to her fellow barangay captains – having served as Liga president in the past – but also acknowledged the help of Cong. Jerry Treñas, a political ally.

Treñas was the city’s mayor when Ong served as Liga president over eight years ago.

In yesterday’s election, Ong was voted by 154 barangay captains.

The city has a total of 180 village chiefs.

Ong defeated Barangay Captain Pascual Espinosa IV of San Juan, Molo (20 votes) and Barangay Captain Efren Gimeo of Libertad, Lapuz (one vote).

“Very happy gid ako. Tanan nga kapitan ang ila trust ara gid sa akon,” said Ong. “Nakita man nila nga ako hapos palapitan anytime, anywhere, 24/7.”

Of the 180 barangay captains, only five were not able to vote yesterday. Titz Astorias of Barangay Punong, Lapuz and Keith “Dabing” Espinosa of Barangay Monica Blumentritt were on leave.

On the other hand, barangay captains Ramon Amoroso (Q. Abeto, Mandurriao), Pepito Villegas (Maria Christina, Jaro) and Wilma Te (Danao, City Proper) were barred from voting for failing to pay their P15,000 Liga membership fee.

Barangay Captain Roberto Niño of Calumpang, Molo ran unopposed for vice president. He got 165 votes.

Barangay Captain Madonna Martin of Concepcion, City Proper was elected auditor with 74 votes. She defeated Marilyn Payunan of Barangay Tabuc Suba, La Paz (64 votes) and Darme Grace Ventura of Sinikway, Lapuz (31 votes).

The following barangay captains were elected members of the city Liga federation’s Board of Directors:

* Mark Ryan Acap of Mohon, Arevalo

* Eliezar Villanueva of South San Jose, Molo

* Ma. Frieda Bascoguin of Bagumbayan-Jalandoni, City Proper

* Barbara Joy Aroza of Nabitasan, La Paz

* Eva Palmejar of Lopez Jaena, Jaro

* Alain Rey Depatillo of Rizal Pala-pala, City Proper

* Connie Fernandez of San Roque, Jaro

* Robert Richard Dolar of PHHC Block 22, Mandurriao/PN

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