Zamboanga Sur SP confirms appointment of new legal officer

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, May 19 (PNA) – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), through a resolution, has confirmed the appointment of Atty. Felix Escalante Jr. as the new legal officer of this province.

Provincial Information Officer Marivic Jongco said on Monday the SP approved the resolution in its regular session after 2nd District Board Member Migueluito Ocapan favorably endorsed Escacalante’s appointment upon the written request of Gov. Antonio Cerilles.

Jongco said the resolution was unanimously approved since they found the latter as the right person to serve as the new provincial legal officer.

Jongco said Escalante replaced former Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Mark Anthony Padayhag, who opted to return to private practice.

Escalante extended his deepest gratitude to the members of the SP for the confirmation of his appointment.

He also promised to support the SP members on legal matters “so that they will be more responsive to their respective duties.”

Vice Gov. Juan Regala said the appointment of Escalante is of great help in the formulation of resolutions and ordinances. (PNA)
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