Councilor sworn in as new vice mayor of Marilao town in Bulacan
Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando administers the oath of office to Councilor June Bob dela Cruz who assumed the post of Marilao vice mayor on Thursday, October 13, 2022, days after the death of Mayor Ricardo Silvestre. (Photo from Fernando’s Facebook page).
CITY OF MALOLOS — Councilor June Bob dela Cruz of Marilao town in Bulacan province on Thursday took his oath of office as the new vice mayor.
After Mayor Ricardo Silvestre died on Sunday, October 9, dela Cruz automatically became the new vice mayor under the rule of succession.
Dela Cruz, 45, a former television personality and Pinoy Big Brother housemate, is the number one councilor in Marilao.
He was sworn into office by Gov. Daniel Fernando at the Capitol building. Dela Cruz was first elected as a councilor in 2010.
Vice Mayor Henry Lutao is expected to be sworn in by Fernando as the new Marilao mayor after Silvestre is laid to rest next week.
Article continues after this advertisementSilvestre died in a car crash in Clark Freeport after his vehicle rammed an electric post.
