The Liberal Party flexed its muscle in Malinao, Albay when its members dominated the 2025 local elections. Mayor Sheryl Capus Bilo and Vice Mayor Abner Cargullo, both from LP, each had another term by garnering 52% of the total votes cast for Mayor, and 40% of the votes for Vice Mayor, respectively. Six of the … Continue reading Malinao, Albay: The 2025 Verdict →

Malilipot, Albay goes for the Liberal Party. Cenon Volante, the head of the LP chapter in town, had the incumbency advantage and was re-elected for another term with 69.11% votes. Vice Mayor Rolando Volante who is now with Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LAKAS), however, did not get another term as he was beaten by Jose Bolanos, … Continue reading Malilipot, Albay: The 2025 Verdict →

In Libon, it's a house divided between the National Unity Party (NUP) and the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LAKAS). Mac Sayson of the NUP took the helm with 54% of the votes cast for Mayor while Jan Saclag of LAKAS took hold of the Vice Mayoralty seat with 63.54%. Five of the eight-member Sangguniang Bayan are … Continue reading Libon, Albay: The 2025 Verdict →

The Baldo Clan flexed its muscle once again and showed the Albayanos that the Municipality of Camalig remains under its control. Mayor Caloy Baldo got another term as mayor garnering 59.59% of the votes cast. Ding Baldo also beat her competitor to a pulp with 69.22% votes for the Vice Mayoralty seat. Team Baldo also … Continue reading Camalig, Albay: The 2025 Verdict →

Ligao in Albay is a National Unity Party (NUP) city. The Gonzalezes maintained control over the 3rd District city with Don Fernando Gonzalez garnering 61.88% of the total votes cast beating Albert Bichara of Lakas-National Union of Christian Democrats (LAKAS). Yep David also took the Vice Mayoralty seat with 59.94% over Jacem Palmiano and Eva … Continue reading Ligao City: The 2025 Verdict →

Let’s face it: in Philippine politics, “humble” and “mayor” rarely appear in the same sentence. But then again, Jungie Jaucian isn’t your usual mayor. I met Jungie decades ago when I worked with his father, the late Mayor Gerry Jaucian. Back then, Jungie was that smiling, observant young man in the corner—polite, quiet, and always … Continue reading Daraga’s Jungie Jaucian: Power Without the Swagger →

In an era where many politicians are surrounded by bodyguards, use convoluted language, and don barongs and designer brands even at barangay basketball courts, here comes Dok Eddie Dorotan—dressed in a simple collared shirt or t-shirt, smiling, prepared to get to work. I first encountered Dok Eddie over ten years ago while interviewing him for … Continue reading T-Shirt. Track Record. That’s Dok Eddie Dorotan. →