Former Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leader Frans Garcia (second from left) was proclaimed as one of the three board members in the second district of Bohol on Tuesday night. She is said to be the youngest provincial lawmaker elected for the midterm elections. Leo Udtohan/Inquirer Visayas
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol- A former youth leader from the Carlos P. Garcia Island is now an incoming board member of the province.
Frans Garcia was proclaimed by the Bohol Provincial Board of Canvassers and would occupy one of the three seats in the Provincial Board for the second district of Bohol.
Garcia was accompanied by her parents and relatives in the proclamation and thanked the Lord and her supporters for winning the race.
Garcia, a former Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leader, also was Barangay Captain in Tugas on Carlos P. Garcia Island before running for the board member.
At 26, Garcia is the youngest elected provincial lawmaker for this midterm election.
Also proclaimed was Dionisio Victor Balite as reelected board member for Bohol’s 3rd district.
Newcomer Dr. Elpidio Bonita was also proclaimed as a board member for Bohol’s third district.