Bacolod City Councilor and vice mayoralty bet El Cid Familiaran responded to accusations in a press conference, yesterday, regarding stall acquisition at the Manokan Country and drainage construction in front of his Taculing residence. The said topics were brought up at a Candidates’ Forum earlier in the month by Magbinuligay Kita para sa Kauswagan (MKK) vice mayoralty candidate businessman Vladimir Gonzalez. Familiaran said ownership of the stall at Manokan Country was completed in 2006 while he was still serving as Barangay Captain of Barangay 13. “There’s no conflict of interest here,” he said. The councilor also spoke on the issue of lowered rent, saying he only pays for the lot and that he earns a 20% discount from early payment. On the drainage construction in front of his residence, which is part of a P1 million city project, he said, “The project took place during my stint as acting Vice Mayor.” He claimed the project has been stopped “for unknown reasons.” During the Candidates’ Forum, Gonzalez drew a contrast with Familiaran, saying, “I will be more accountable to the people.”/WDJ By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr.
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