Manila, May 13 -- For the first time in the modern history of Negros Oriental, a family of four has swept key elective positions in the province during Monday's national and local elections.

They are incumbent Governor Manuel "Chaco" Sagarbarria, incumbent 2nd District Rep. Manuel "Chikiting" Sagarbarria, incumbent Dumaguete Vice Mayor Ma. Isabel "Maisa" Sagarbarria, and Chessa Sagarbarria.

Chaco was elected governor with 365,020 votes, beating close rival former governor Pryde Henry Teves, who came in second with 254,415 votes.

Four other candidates contested the province's top elective position.

This is Chaco's first election as governor, after he rose to the position by rule of succession following the demise of two governors ahead...