The Facade Of Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Building In Bacolod City Pna File Photo Local Government Officials Are Mourning Death Former Board Member David Lacson Aftera Battle With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Covid 19 Governor Eugenio Jose Said Ina Statement On Monday Sudden Demise Last Week Came Asa Shock To Everyone Quot Just When Numbers Cases Decreasing News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
The facade of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol building in Bacolod City. (PNA-Bacolod file photo) BACOLOD CITY - Local government officials in Negros Occidental are mourning the death of former provincial board member David Lacson after a battle with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said in a statement on Monday the sudden demise of Lacson last week came as a shock to everyone. "Just when the numbers of Covid-19 cases are decreasing, we hear this sad news. This again, is a reminder to everyone to remain vigilant in protecting ourselves against Covid-19," he added. Lacson, 46, served as board member of the Third District from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was the mayor of E.B. Magalona town for three terms between 2007 and 2016. He tried to regain the mayoralty post in the May 2019 elections, but lost to incumbent mayor Marvin Malacon. "David was a good public servant and was loved by many. His brand of generosity will be missed,&q