BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental is mourning the death of former governor Daniel 'Bitay' Lacson Jr., who passed away at his home in Bacolod City on Friday.
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental is mourning the death of former governor Daniel 'Bitay' Lacson Jr., who passed away at his home in Bacolod City on Friday.He was 77.Former Negros Occidental governor Rafael Coscolluela, who was a close confidant and political ally, said Lacson was surrounded by his family when he died.'He served his province and country with passion, always concerned about what could be done to make things better,' Coscolluela said.'Rest in peace, Bitay.
Lacson noted that as the country enters the Christmas season, 'we fondly recall the 'Star of Hope' that Governor Bitay initiated, bringing new meaning to the traditional parol .''His committed and impassioned dedication to service will remain as an inspiration to everyone,' the incumbent governor said.Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said that the people of Negros 'lost a true public servant, whose life is worth emulating by the younger generations.
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