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He initiated the Procurement Reform Program that made the Iloilo Provincial Government's procurement process competitive and transparent, resulting in millions of pesos in savings and putting in place an efficient and effective system of acquisition of goods and services.
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Arthur Jr., a lawyer, is the incumbent governor of Iloilo and previously represented the Third (3rd) Congressional District of Iloilo. He is married to Michelle Camacho.
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more than for any of these, he is known for restoring his constituents’ faith in local governance by adhering to a policy of full transparency and accountability.
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