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When Chiz Escudero was rumored to run for Philippine President in 2010, hopes among Bicolanos soared high. Finally, a Bicolano sitting in the highest post in the land was in sight after the failed bids of Raul Roco. But, reading the crystal ball that the odds are in favor of Noynoy Aquino, the bright boy … Continue reading From “forthwith to fourth month”, and from “maurag to makaurag”
A few months back, I had a client who commissioned a pre-election survey last November, way before the campaign period officially began. The results weren’t exactly confidence-boosting: he was trailing the incumbent by over 10 percentage points, with a ±5% margin of error. Fast forward to election day, and surprise! He won by 6%. Now … Continue reading Were the surveys wrong?
Do you know that some voters in Legazpi City were able to receive P22,500 in the recently concluded elections? Not from a single candidate, of course, but from different candidates. Does this mean the Legazpenos are “bobotantes”? Or does this mean the voter’s education that both the Commission on Elections and development organizations have been … Continue reading Survival of the Richest: Why Elections Still Run on Cash, Not Credibility
Do you know who the winners are in the 2025 elections in Bicol? Just click the areas below. ALBAY PROVINCIAL POSITIONS BACACAY CAMALIG DARAGA GUINOBATAN JOVELLAR CITY OF LEGAZPI LIBON CITY OF LIGAO MALILIPOT MALINAO MANITO OAS PIO DURAN POLANGUI RAPU-RAPU SANTO DOMINGO CITY OF TABACO TIWI CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCIAL POSITIONS BASUD CAPALONGA DAET JOSE … Continue reading Borotohan sa Bicol: The 2025 Verdict
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
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