Valmayor: Provide assistance to stop insurgencies

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

Newly-elected Negros Occidental first district Rep. Gerardo Valmayor said, once formally sworn into office next month, he plans to emulate outgoing third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez.
The congressman-elect said he will prioritize the local sugar industry and craft new laws to “bring better service to constituents.”
When pressed on how to handle insurgent groups, such as the New People’s Army, he said poverty alleviation is key.
“We hope to give more livelihood and services to the far flung areas of the district,” Valmayor explained.
The incoming legislator takes over for Rep. Melecio Yap Jr., who did not seek a second term./DGB, WDJ