Benitez: No plan to run vs Lacson in 2025

By Eugene Y. Adiong

Mar 29, 2023 12:24 am

BACOLOD CITY: Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel 'Javi' Benitez denied speculations on Monday, March 27, that he will run against Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson in the 2025 elections. The incumbent governor will be gunning for his last and third term to lead the province.

In a text message to The Manila Times, Benitez said, 'we're focused on planning and implementing programs and projects for Victorias City.'

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