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From sweet legacy to committed leadership

Governor Manuel 'Chaco' Sagarbarria's story

Negros Oriental, a province often celebrated for having some of the best diving spots in the Philippines and being an ideal haven for expats to live and retire, is currently under the leadership of its youngest governor to date, Manuel 'Chaco' Sagarbarria.

At the age of 37, Sagarbarria assumed leadership of the province during a challenging period, becoming the fourth governor in just two years due to a series of unfortunate events.