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Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez will be seeking reflection for his final term in the 2025 elections.Benitez announced it in a press conference on Saturday, March 16, as he denied the rumors that he was running for mayor of Silay City in the next polls.The congressman also confirmed backing the mayoralty bid of Atty. Rowena Lopez-Lizares, wife of incumbent Talisay City mayor Neil Lizares, who will end his term in 2025.
Replacing Ko in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental will be a toss up between outgoing Talisay City Councilors Rolin Meliton and Randy Ereñeta.However, Benitez said they have to first resolve their differences after nearly engaging in a fistfight during their regular session last month.In Murcia, Benitez said he would support the reelection bid of Mayor Gerry Rojas and the reelection bid of Board Member Andrew Montelibano.
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