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Negros Occidental governor confirms support for Robredo’s presidential bid
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose "Bong" Lacson has officially declared his support for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential campaign, citing trust as his primary reason.
Lacson, a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, is one of the few provincial officials in Negros Occidental to openly endorse Robredo.
This declaration contrasts with the majority of provincial officials, including Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer and 28 out of 31 mayors, who have publicly supported Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Governor Lacson stated that the decision of who to vote for should be based on whom an individual trusts.
The support of Vice Governor Ferrer for Marcos Jr. is linked to his family's historical ties, as his wife is the granddaughter of Roberto Benedicto, a known crony of the late dictator blamed for the sugar industry's decline.
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