Binmaley VM Rosario, son Jonas resign from posts
JUST two days after the May 12 elections, Binmaley Vice Mayor Simplicio Rosario and his son, Barangay Chairman Jonas Rosario of Nagpalangan, formally tendered their resignations from their respective posts, citing longstanding political and personal conflicts.
In a letter dated May 14 addressed to Gov. Ramon Guico III, the elder Rosario submitted his irrevocable resignation effective May 16, 2025. The letter detailed his reasons, pointing to “irreconcilable and fundamental disagreements” with incumbent and now reelected Mayor Pedro Merrera III and the majority of the Sangguniang Bayan.
“It is public knowledge that animosity and hostilities had long been the atmosphere not only in our respective offices (even on sessions, meetings and hearings) but in the entire community of my beloved town, Binmaley,” wrote the vice mayor, whose current term in office ends on June 30.
He emphasized that remaining in office under such circumstances would be “counterproductive and not in the best interest of my constituents.”
Rosario’s resignation comes in the wake of his defeat in the mayoral race against Merrera. He did not explicitly link his resignation to the electoral loss, but his letter underscored a deep-seated breakdown in working relationships within the local government.
A day earlier, on May 13, his son Jonas submitted an irrevocable resignation as Punong Barangay of Nagpalangan effective immediately, citing personal reasons and a desire to promote “progress and unity” in their barangay.
“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the people of our barangay,” he wrote as he requested that his resignation be accepted and that the necessary steps be taken to ensure a smooth transition.
The resignations mark a dramatic turn in Binmaley politics as the Rosarios have long been a prominent political family in the municipality. Both letters expressed gratitude to constituents and colleagues, and pledged cooperation in facilitating leadership transitions.
As of this writing, there has been no public response from Merrera or members of the local council.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and local officials are expected to initiate procedures to fill the vacancies. (Eva Visperas)
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