Congressman Benhur Salimbangon and his statuesque wife Janice had a joint celebration of their birthdays last June 3. Held at the posh Radisson Blu Ballroom, some 300 guests turned out to greet and join the big happening… the last celebration of the well-loved congressman especially since this is his last term as representative of the fourth district serving his constituents for four terms, no less. And his wife Janice, of course, is now available and ready to take over his post as the next representative of the fourth district of Cebu.
Dinner prepared by Radisson Banquet Sou Chef Leo Montemayor was incredibly superb with sparkling wines served endlessly. Right after dinner, the brothers of Congressman Benhur, Cesar and Edwin, gave hearty tributes to their brother. This was followed with sister Mariquita Yeung, who mentioned in passing that her big brother`s landing as congressman had always been her late father`s dream come to reality. But the most applauded speech was that of Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia who exhorted and admired the life of Congressman Benhur. Her speech was so touching, she received a thunderous applause.
A well-loved congressman of the fourth district, Mayors Dodong Duterte of Tabogon, Rex Gerona of Tabuelan, Vice Mayors Atty. Al Pestolante of San Remegio, Taman Espinosa of Sta. Fe and RJ Villaluz of Medellin, councilors and barangay officials travelled all the way from the north just to greet the celebrators, Congressman Benhur and Janice, wishing them long life and more success!