Sangguniang Panlalawingan confirmed the
appointment of Atty. Felix Escalante Jr., as the new Provincial Legal Officer
of Zamboanga del Sur during its regular session last May 8, 2014.
It was Gov. Tony Cerilles who requested the
Provincial Board through a letter to confirm the appointment of Atty. Felix
Escalante Jr. While Board Member Miguelito Ocapan, is the one who endorse a
resolution to the board for the confirmation of Atty. Felix Escalante as the new
Provincial Legal Officer (PLO).
According to 1st District Board
Member Pepito Degamo, the appointment of Atty. Escalante as the new PLO was the
right choice for the said position. With
this, the Provincial Board unanimously confirmed the appointment of the new
Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Felix Escalante Jr.
On the other hand, Atty. Felix Escalante
extended his deepest gratitude to the members of the provincial board for the
confirmation of his appointment. He said that through the continuous guidance
and support of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan he will be effective in fulfilling
his duties and functions as the new PLO. He also promised to support the
provincial board with regard to legal matters so that they will become more responsive
to their respective duties.
Atty. Felix Escalante was appointed to the
said position to replace the former Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Mark Anthony
Padayhag who opted to resume his private practice as a lawyer.
Furthermore, Vice Governor John Regala
announced the appointment of Atty. Felix Escalante Jr. as the new Provincial
Legal Officer of the province during the flag raising ceremony last Monday May
12, 2013.
