Today, April 20, the Supreme Court ruled with finality that Bulacan’s Malolos District, one of the newly-created districts via RA 9591, is nullified due to the city not meeting the crucial 250,000 population requirement.
As a result, the Congressional race in Malolos City will be deferred. Consequently, the Congressional race in the 1st District of Bulacan, where Malolos originally belongs and will be part of again, will be deferred as well.
There is no showing in the present case that the City of Malolos has attained or will attain a population of 250,000, whether actual or projected, before the 10 May 2010 elections
- “SC nullifies Malolos district with finality”, Philippine Daily Inquirer (via inquirer.net Breaking News), April 20, 2010
“At this point in time, it will be difficult to conduct election for congressman for the first district because you have people running for the first district (and) you have people running for congressman of Malolos City.”
- COMELEC Comm. Gregorio Larrazabal, as quoted in “Polls for Bulacan district deferred”, by Sheila Crisostomo, The Philippine STAR, April 20, 2010
Please note that this affect the Congressional race only, and the other three districts of Bulacan will not be affected. To the residents of Malolos and Bulacan’s 1st District, please be guided.
“Meanwhile, sources in the House of Representatives said the SC could also invalidate the splitting of the first congressional district of Camarines Sur.
They said like Malolos, the two districts do not meet the population requirement of 250,000 per legislative constituency as prescribed by the Constitution.”
- as quoted in “Supreme Court: No new Malolos district”, The Philippine STAR (via philstar.net Headlines), April 20, 2010
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The Liberal Party plans another “yellow invasion” in the south, this time in Muntinlupa City, a Lakas-Kampi-CMD territory.
Incumbent Mayor Aldrin San Pedro seeks another term in his post, while former Mayor Jaime Fresnedi returns in the Mayoralty scene and runs for another three-year tenure.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac looks for another term as well, and is up against 2nd District Coun. Marissa Rongavilla.
Outgoing Sen. Rodolfo Biazon looks forward for another legislative stint, this time as Muntinlupa’s Representative in Congress. (His son, outgoing Rep. Ruffy Biazon seeks a Senate seat.) However, six others stand in his way, among them NPC’s Ricardo “Dong” Puno, Bangon Pilipinas’ Rudy Viloria, outgoing 1st District Coun. Ermie Espeleta, and outgoing 2nd District Coun. Rey Bulay.
Names in italics are candidates running for re-election.
| LKS-KAM |
LP | Others | |
| Mayor | Aldrin SAN PEDRO |
Jaime FRESNEDI |
Oscar MARMETO |
| Vice Mayor | Artemio Simundac |
Marissa Rongavilla | - |
| Representative | - |
Rodolfo Biazon | NPC: Ricardo Puno, Jr. BP: Rodolfo Viloria Rey Bulay Rafael Burgos Ermie Espeleta Herminio Sorilla |
| 1st District Councilor |
Dan Hubert Barlis Raul Corro Ma. Victoria dela Rea Alexander Diaz Amy Labios Baldomero Niefes Ringo Teves |
Allen Ampaya Carlo Argana Pat Boncayao, Jr. Gabriel Dolleton Ivory Hernandez Erick Lorica Ronald Solomon Benjie Trozado |
NP: Louie Arciaga NP: Abegail Camilon PMP: Marita Calalang Gregorio Abanes Rommel Abanto Espino Arciaga Romy Calderon Epifanio Caro, Jr. Antonio Oliva Zosimo Ponce Edgardo Trozado |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Robert Abas Robert Baes Luvi Constantino Grace Gonzaga Rufino Joaquin Rafael Sevilla |
Bernardo Escobedo Allan Miranda Rodolfo Moldez Ma. Consuelo Navarro Ariel Nofuente Don Nolasco Delia Pascual Neptali Santiago |
PMP: Joselito Arevalo PMP: Vergel Ulanday Chris Balbanero Santiago Carlos, Jr. Alejandro delos Reyes Elmer Espeleta Willie Frias Nelson Pausal Edwin Rivera Joselito Salud Geraldine So Nicholo Sunpayco Alberto Tabulog |
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Las Piñas City is known to be Manny Villar’s home base, and is a strong citadel of the Nacionalista Party. This is why the Liberal Party is looking forward to paint this city yellow, if you will.
Incumbent Mayor Vergel Aguilar runs for a second consecutive term as Mayor, and is up against LP’s Felix Sinajon and two more candidates. Aguilar chose 2nd District Coun. Luis Bustamante as his running-mate.
The Aguilars (both Vergel and his wife Imelda) have held the Mayoralty post since 1995. Sinajon, on the other hand, is Charter President of Kiwanis Club of Metro Las Piñas.
Outgoing Rep. Cynthia Villar (wife of Presidential candidate Manny Villar) selects his son, Mark Villar, to replace her in Congress. But on his way is LP’s Francisco Antonio Jr., son and namesake of the city’s Mayor from 1959 to 1963.
Names in italics are candidates running for re-election.
| NP |
LP | Others | |
| Mayor | Vergel AGUILAR |
Felix SINAJON |
Doc ABELLAR Levis GABANO |
| Vice Mayor | Luis Bustamante |
Benjamin Gonzales | Teodoro Baldomaro Estelita Salentes |
| Representative | Mark Villar | Francisco Antonio, Jr. | Filipino Alvarado Zarah Veloria |
| 1st District Councilor |
Dennis Aguilar Alfredo Miranda Oscar Peña Ben Quilatan Rex Riguera Mark Anthony Santos |
Harry dela Cruz Elmer Gregorio Giovanni Lavilla Vilma Miranda Winnie Tanudra Raul Trinidad |
Mario Acuna Anllan Apolonio Larry Bugaring Gladys delos Reyes Noel Fortuna Adriano Mendoza Salve Musa Marlon Secuya Loie Tarpe Robert Villanueva |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Carlo Aguilar Leopoldo Benedicto Renato Dumlao Danilo Hernandez Henry Medina Ruben Ramos |
Mario Casabal Modesto Domingo Ronald Dominguez Danilo Lopez |
AKP: Luigi Casimiro Elsa Alcover Lannie Aranas Pepe Fernandez Nonita Menil Nerissa Murillo Danilo Paez |
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The Stand has already listed local candidates running in seven cities and one town in central Metro Manila. Now we go down south, to three “politically-charged” cities this coming 2010 Elections. And we’ll start with Parañaque City.
Incumbent Mayor Jun Bernabe and Vice Mayor Gus Tambunting of Lakas-Kampi-CMD are seeking re-election. Bernabe, son of former Mayor Florencio Bernabe Sr. (1972-86), hopes for a third straight term as Mayor.
Meanwhile, actor Joey Marquez seeks “redemption” as he runs alone for Mayor, a post he held from 1995 to 2004.
Outgoing 1st District Rep. Ed Zialcita joins the fray, as he runs for Mayor as well, with Anjo Yllana as his running-mate. Zialcita is in his third and last term as Representative. Yllana is a former Vice Mayor, and in 2007 ran for another term but lost.
Rolando Bernabe, and Edwin Olivarez of LP joins KKK’s Ding Wenceslao and three other candidates looking forward to replace Zialcita in Congress. Rolando Bernabe is the son of Mayor Bernabe (and Secretary to the Mayor), while Olivarez is the son of former mayor Pablo Olivarez (1992-95). Wenceslao is a businessman who owns a big piece of land across Baclaran church.
Incumbent 2nd District Rep. Roilo Golez runs for re-election as well, and is up against lawyer Pedro Montaño.
Names in italics are candidates running for re-election.
| LKS-KAM |
Others | ||
| Mayor | Florencio BERNABE, JR. |
Eduardo ZIALCITA [NP] |
Joey MARQUEZ |
| Vice Mayor | Gustavo Tambunting |
Anjo Yllana, Jr. [PMP] |
- |
| 1st District Representative |
Rolando Bernabe | Edwin Olivarez [LP] | NPC: Jun Jun Densing Edison Javier Naty Magsombol Ding Wenceslao, Jr. |
| 1st District Councilor |
Rufino Allanigue Ricardo Baes, Jr. Joy delos Santos Raquel Gabriel Florante Romey, Jr. “Alma Moreno” Salic Bodjie Salvador Jason Webb |
Dong Brigola [NP] Brillante Inciong [NP] Roselle Nava [NP] Benito Aragon [LP] Lorna Campano [LP] Jim Ferrer [LP] Jaime Nery, Jr. [LP] Eric Olivarez [LP] |
NPC: Romeo Arcilla NPC: Jerry Biboso NPC: Antonio Duñgo NPC: Joan Villafuerte Sonny Bobadilla Odi de Leon Julie Estrera Axel Gonzalez Tito Isunza Dino Ross Andre San Juan Junior Unizan Fortunato Yabut |
| 2nd District Representative |
Roilo Golez | - |
Pedro Montaño |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Florencia Amurao Carlito Antipuesto Edwin Benzon Florencio Bernabe III Hilario Bonsol Baby Bustamante Jose Enrico Golez Valmar Sotto |
Rina Cadano [NP] Karlo Davila [NP] Maritess de Asis [NP] Binky Favis [LP] Mon Panaligan [PMP] Generoso Puzon [PMP] Felix Resuello [PMP] Ryan Yllana [PMP] |
Arnold Castillo Ronald Macaraig Chit Serrano Roberto Serrano, Jr. Albert Visitacion, Jr. |
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After the 2010 Elections, the city of San Juan may remain to be an “Estrada territory” or may become a pro-administration city, as the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party is attempting to do so this year.
Outgoing three-termer Mayor JV Ejercito stands unopposed to replace three-termer Rep. Ronaldo Zamora in Congress. Seeking to replace him is his mother, Guia Gomez, under the Magdiwang ticket. Her running-mate is 2nd District Coun. Francis Zamora, the son of outgoing Rep. Zamora.
Leading this “Lakas-Kampi invasion” in San Juan are Manuel Andrada and Alex Enriquez.
Names in italics are incumbent candidates running for re-election.
| Magdiwang |
Lakas-Kampi | Others | |
| Mayor | Guia GOMEZ |
Manuel ANDRADA |
Glenn ANGELES Doy SAN PASCUAL Chito TAMAYO |
| Vice Mayor | Francis Zamora |
Alex Enriquez |
- |
| Representative | - |
- | JV Ejercito [PMP] |
| 1st District Councilor |
Angelo Agcaoili William Go Onil Mendoza Vincent Pacheco Edgardo Soriano Ferdinand Velasco |
Bernard Drilon Joseph Galarosa Garry Reyes Jeremy Tayson Johnny Young |
AJ dela Cruz Emiliano Pillarina |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Rolando Bernardo Doni Carballo V. Mayor Leo Celles Jannah Ejercito Richard Peralta Jose Noel Rozon |
Lani Duran Justin Jhocson James Lim Belinda Surian Joanna Torre Dittor Torres Amador Turla |
Glenn Acol [NPC] Carlos Yan [NPC] Jose Warren Villa [BP] |
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Mandaluyong City is home to the Abalos and Gonzales families of politics. And they’re seeking to retain their places once again in the City Hall and Congress in the 2010 Elections.
The ruling party, Lakas-Kampi-CMD, makes its strong presence known in the Tiger City, as incumbent Mayor Benhur Abalos, Vice Mayor Rene Sta. Maria and Rep. Neptali Gonzales II seek re-election. Gonzales II stand unopposed. However, on April 12, Gonzales defected to the Liberal Party.
The Aksyon Demokratiko ticket, although lesser known than the Lakas-Kampi-CMD candidates, looks forward for a major upset, and a new force in Mandaluyong politics, if they win in this year’s elections. Leading the team is the tandem of Erbert Buan and Danilo de Guzman.
However, Buan was arrested after a buy-bust operation by police last January 30 for selling drugs.
Names in italics are incumbent candidates running for re-election.
| Lakas-Kampi |
Aksyon | Others | |
| Mayor | Benjamin ABALOS, JR. |
Ernest Albert BUAN |
Nelma BONDOC Rey VILORIA |
| Vice Mayor | Renato Sta. Maria |
Danilo de Guzman |
Alexander Soriano |
| Representative | - |
- | Neptali Gonzales II |
| 1st District Councilor |
Jonathan Abalos Luisito Espinosa Luisito Pillas Alex Santos Berong Servillon Anthony Suva |
Ayla Alim Benito Francisco III Adel Inocentes III Eduardo Pañoso Edwin Santos |
Arsenio Abalos Edgar Bais Bernardo Buella Chito Dumas Vic Española Jonas Fernandez Caloy Manansala Gerardo Pe Jose “Joey” Reyes Domeng Sta. Maria |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Edward Bartolome Noel Bernardo Francisco Esteban Darius Razon Mchael Ocampo Alex Sta. Maria |
Jun Almonicar, Jr. Ka Ed Geronimo, Jr. Renato Mallillin Eugene Rebulado Davidson Santos |
Romeo Alday Resty Cancicio Gerard Castillo Jose “Totoy” Chan Rolito Cruz Romeo Cruz Julio de Quinto Jessie Garcia Frncisco Junsay, Jr. Tony Vicuña |
The Abalos and Gonzales families have produced former mayors and representatives, and has even alternated in holding these positions. Case in point: Gonzales II was the city’s representative from 1995 to 2004, then Abalos Jr. took over from 2004 to 2007. Gonzales II was re-elected in 2007, and here he is in 2010 seeking a second term.
In addition, former COMELEC Commissioner Benjamin Abalos Sr. was Mayor of the city from 1988 to 1997, then his son Benhur was elected as Mayor from 1997 to 2004, and from 2007 until the present. The mayor of Mandaluyong from 2004 to 2007? Neptali Gonzalez II.
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The 2010 local elections in Pasig City is a clear example of a classic LP vs NP battle.
Incumbent Mayor Bobby Eusebio and Vice Mayor and actor Yoyong Martires sided with Manny Villar’s Nacionalista Party, while activist Ricardo Reyes and running-mate businessman John Javier joined forces with Noynoy Aquino’s Liberal Party.
Incumbent Rep. Roman Romulo of Lakas-Kampi-CMD faces off against LP’s Francisco “Sonny” Rivera for a seat in Congress.
Judging from the COMELEC list of official candidates for the city, the NP fielded nine candidates for Councilor in the 1st District. Also, LP only filled each district with three candidates for Councilor.
Names in italics are incumbent candidates running for re-election.
| NP | LP | Others | |
| Mayor | Robert EUSEBIO |
Ricardo REYES |
Lucy HERNANDEZ |
| Vice Mayor | Rosalio Martirez | John Javier |
Wainwright Rivera |
| Representative | - | Sonny Rivera Jr. | Roman Romulo [Lakas-Kampi-CMD] |
| 1st District Councilor |
Reggie Balderama Iyo Bernardo Lorna Bernardo Onofre Capco Atoy Co Angelito Comsti Renato Lipana Rey San Buenaventura Lex Santiago |
Jocris Gonzales Christian Sia Jose Tatco IV |
Papi Ycay |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Rodrigo Asilo Charmie Benavides Roberto Benito Virgilio del Rosario Ricky Eusebio Boy Raymundo |
Emil Ambagan Macario Cruz Roland Vasquez |
Teofilo Pascual Bert Vidayo |
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Pateros is the only town left in Metro Manila; San Juan, Navotas, Malabon and Taguig have been declared cities within the past seven years. But don’t underestimate this small town.
Its local economy is as good and strong as its neighbor cities, businesses are booming, and its local officials are outstanding in terms of local services. This makes the 2010 local elections in Pateros very interesting, and its residents would surely have a tough decision to make.
Incumbent Mayor Joey Medina, Vice Mayor Jojo Sanchez and some councilors under their “Samahang Mas na Mas” ticket are running for re-election. A Capco reemerges, as Patrick Capco Umali, nephew of former Mayor Rosendo Capco, runs for Mayor. Former 1st District councilor Jojo Nicdao, without a running-mate, runs for Vice Mayor.
Meanwhile, we see again Ren-Ren Cayetano and former Pateros Coun. Arnel Cerafica vying for a Congressional seat, as Pateros is included in the 1st legislative district of Taguig (aka Taguig-Pateros).
Names in italics are incumbent candidates running for re-election.
| SMM* | PMP/LP | Others | |
| Mayor | Jaime MEDINA |
- | Patrick CAPCO UMALI |
| Vice Mayor | Jojo Sanchez | Jorge Nicdao |
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| Taguig-Pateros Representative |
Ren-Ren Cayetano | Arnel Cerafica |
- |
| 1st District Councilor |
Rolando Dolon Jaime Flores Rosario Muñoz Pio Joel Reyes Dominador Rosales Mil Villegas |
Lauro Capco Allan dela Cruz Ruel Gatpayat Gerald German Oscar Ongmanchi Antonio Saez |
Joseph Manzon |
| 2nd District Councilor |
Edgar Castillo Ernesto Cortez Daisy Reyes Jeric Reyes Elmer Reyes Gerardo Sanchez |
Arturo Enriquez Ernesto Gallano Alden Mangoba Jowell Raymundo Albert Tañga Julio Ungco |
Ayie Ampe Arthur Arancel Juday Arteza Joseph Dayco Ricardo Santos Angelito Yari |
* Some candidates, if not all, in the “Samahang Mas na Mas” ticket are associated with the Nacionalista Party.
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Today, April 10, marks the start of the Overseas Absentee Voting period, and the registered Filipino voters in Hong Kong and Singapore would be the first ones to vote.
Also, there’s an interesting article by ABS-CBN News posted on Yahoo! news regarding the Senatoriables’ lighter sides. Check it out.
We are on the last month before the 2010 Automated General Elections on May 10. The Stand would just like to know who you’re voting for. So please cast your votes on the poll for President and Vice President at the sidebar, on the right side of this post.
Thank you very much!
