New Ako Bicol representative takes oath of office
Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:42:40 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has sworn in the new representative of Ako Bicol party-list, weeks after the assassination of Rep. Rodel Batocabe in a remote village in Daraga, Albay.
Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administered the oath of office to new Ako Bicol Rep. Ronald S. Ang during the plenary session on Wednesday.
Ang, the fourth nominee of the party-list, would assume Batocabe’s post until June 30. He represents the party-list with Reps. Alfredo Garbin Jr. and Christopher Co.
Batocabe and his police escort, SPO2 Orlando Diaz, were shot dead while leaving a gift-giving event for senior citizens on December 22. The 52-year-old legislator was supposed to run against incumbent Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo in the May 13 elections.
The police have identified Baldo as the mastermind behind the congressman’s murder. The mayor and his alleged cohorts are now facing murder charges. Baldo has denied the allegations. /ee