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Winning candidates in Negros Oriental proclaimed

Published May 17, 2025 06:20 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has proclaimed the winning candidates in Negros Oriental.
REELECTED Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria (right) and Vice Governor-elect Fritz Diaz. (Photo via Gov. Chaco Sagarbarria FB)
REELECTED Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria (right) and Vice Governor-elect Fritz Diaz. (Photo via Gov. Chaco Sagarbarria FB)
Gov. Manuel "Chaco" Sagarbarria was reelected and his running mate Siaton Mayor Fritz Diaz won.
Sagarbarria became governor following the death of Gov. Carlo Jorge Joan Reyes in May 2023. Reyes succeeded Gov. Roel Degamo who was assassinated in March 2023.
Sagarbarria defeated former Bayawan City Mayor Henry Teves, brother of ousted Negros Oriental third district Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who was linked to the Degamo assassination. Former Rep. Teves denied the charge.
Gov. Degamo unseated Mayor Teves in the May 2022 elections after the Comelec credited the votes of a nuisance candidate named “Ruel Degamo” to him.
Sagarbarria thanked the people for their support.
“The people have spoken,” he said. “Your unwavering trust, kindness, and encouragement mean the world to me. To the 365,020 (voters), thank you very much. To all my beloved Negrenses, your love and solidarity inspire me every day to serve you better,” he said.
Mayor Diaz, nephew of Degamo’s widow, Pamplona Mayor now third district representative-elect Janice Degamo, defeated two rivals for vice governor.
In a media interview following his proclamation, the vice governor-elect thanked his supporters. “This is God’s will. I am very happy,” he said.
Diaz vowed to address all the concerns of the people through various government programs.
Also elected as representatives were Emmanuel Iway (first district) and Maria Isabel Sagarbarria (second district).
Voted provincial board members were Angel Amador, Jessica Jane Villanueva, and Rusty Serion (first district), Nyrth Christian Degamo, Erwin Macias, Woodrow Maquiling Sr., and Jun Apolinario Arnaiz Jr. (second district), and Peter Paul Renacia, Marcelo Adanza, and Carlo Remontal (third district).
Elected mayors were Manuel Jose Sycip, Amlan; Dennis Amancio, Ayungon; Lenin Alviola, Bacong; Luigi Marcel Goni, Bais City; Jory Wagas, Basay; John Raymond Jr., Bayawan City, Enieco Jabagat, Bindoy; Jose Chubasco Cardenas, Canlaon City; Galicano Truita, Dauin; Manuel Sagarbarria, Dumaguete City; Filomeno Reyes, Guihulngan City;
Hazel Tuanda, Jimalalud; Lawrence Limkaichong Jr., La Libertad; Ernie Uy, Mabinay; Raffy Alipio Andaya, Manjuyod; Nikko Ramirez, Pamplona; Mel Nick Logronio, San Jose; Peve Ligan, Santa Catalina; Albert Ator, Siaton; Jose Abiera, Sibulan; Jose Orlino, Tanjay City; Susano Antonio Ruperto, Tayasan; Edgar Teves, Valencia, and Aloma Monica Serion, Vallehermoso.
Gov. Sagarbarria lauded the newly minted public officials of the province.
“May your time be guided by the aspirations of those you serve, as well as the genuine wisdom of public service,” Sagarbarria said, as he wished them bravery to challenge preconceptions, the wisdom to morally commit to doing what is right, and the resiliency to continue advocating for the well-being of every citizen of Negros Oriental.
The elections in Negros Oriental had an 85.23 percent or 831,963 voters’ turnout.

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