Ex-Negros Occidental governor dies

Former Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. passed away on Thursday. He was 84.

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson extended his condolences to the loved ones of the public servant.
 

“Gov. Freddie was among the keenest political minds of the province. The life he dedicated to public service spans more than five decades which he spent addressing the prevalent problems of his hometown, his district and the province,” Lacson said in a statement.

“The people of Negros Occidental share the grief of his demise, and will always remain grateful for his devotion to service and his commitment to the advancement of Negros Occidental,” he added.

Marañon began his government service career as a councilor of Sagay in 1964. He then went on to become vice mayor and mayor of the city.

Marañon was elected governor of Negros Occidental in 2010 and served the province for nine years.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn and their seven children.—Ma. Angelica Garcia/LDF, GMA News