Ex-Vizcaya vice gov now board member

OATH OF OFFICE Municipal Trial Court Judge Francisco Pilpil (right) administers the oath of office to former vice governor Jose ‘Tam-an’ Tomas Sr. as the newest member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Nueva Vizcaya on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Members of the Tomas family witnessed the oath-taking ceremony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

By Vince Jacob Visaya

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya -- Former vice governor Jose "Tam-an" Tomas Sr. was sworn in as a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Nueva Vizcaya on Tuesday.
    Municipal Trial Court-Solano Judge Francisco Pilpil administered the oath of office to Tomas in Solano.
    His oath-taking was witnessed by board member Edu Balgos and lawyer Edna Baguidudol.
    The appointment of Tomas as a member of the provincial board is in accordance with the rule of succession under the Local Government Code (Republic Act 7160).
    Carlos Padilla, the elected governor of Nueva Vizcaya, passed away on May 5, 2023, and Vice Gov. Jose Gambito took over his office by succession. First-ranked board member Eufemia Dacayo was then elevated to vice governor, and a slot on the provincial board needed to be filled.
    As the representative of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats in Nueva Vizcaya, Tomas was endorsed by Rep. Luisa "Banti" Cuaresma. His appointment was recently signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.