Catanduanes is full of surprises. For the second time in the post-Marcos elections, its voting behavior deviated from the Bicol mainland. The Catanduanons voted for Erap while almost all of Bicol delivered for Noynoy Aquino. In the Congressional race, Catanduanes also elected a dark horse, Cesar Sarmiento. The early expectations were a fight between Leandro … Continue reading 2010 Congressional election results — Catanduanes
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Congressional Candidates — Sorsogon
Unlike the other provinces, Sorsogon is towards geographical consolidation rather than division. It should be noted that in 200_, the Municipalities of Sorsogon and Bacon merged to what is now known as the City of Sorsogon. Hence, no moves to divide the congressional districts of the province occurred. But while there is geographical consolidation, the … Continue reading Congressional Candidates — Sorsogon
Congressional Candidates — Masbate
Masbate has always been in the list of election hotspots. Pero garo bako masyadong "hot" pag-abot sa lado kan eleksiyon sa pagka-kongresista. The candidates per district are as follows: District 1 BRAVO, NARCISO, JR. RECIO -- Lakas-KAMPI BUNAN, KARLA LETADA -- PMP District 2 KHO, ANTONIO TERO -- Lakas-KAMPI TUASON, DARIUS, SR. MAGALLANES -- NPC … Continue reading Congressional Candidates — Masbate
Congressional Candidates — Catanduanes
Unlike the Camarines Provinces, Catanduanes did not benefit from the congressional district boom. As of 2007 census kaya, 232,757 lang an populasyon kan island-province. For 2010 elections, there are four congressional candidates in Catanduanes and these are the following: SANCHEZ , MANUEL LUIS SANTELICES -- Independent SARMIENTO, CESAR VERGARA -- LP VERCELES, LEANDRO JR . … Continue reading Congressional Candidates — Catanduanes
Congressional Candidates — Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur is one of the provinces that experienced redistricting. From four, the province's congressional districts increased to five allegedly to give a turf to Presidential son, Datu Arroyo. Kapot na kaya kan Andaya an Primer Distrito, kan Villafuerte an Segundo Distrito, kan mga Fuentebellas an Tercer Distrito asin kan mga Alfelor an ika-apat na … Continue reading Congressional Candidates — Camarines Sur
Dagdag na Rawit-dawit
[Additional pieces of "rawit-dawit" both from Mr. Jessel Basanta.] Bituon asin Panginoron tara bituon kan banggui haen ka ngonyan? baga tangis an tao sa panganoron na sugo mo uran nahuhulog sa sakong payo… Repeki tukdoan mo ako magrokyaw mantang natatahuban nin tangis sa tangraw kan banggui nakaduko sa sakong plauta arog kan mga doot sa … Continue reading Dagdag na Rawit-dawit
An rawit-dawit kan sarong “tawong-lipod”
Even before the Spaniards came, Bicolanos already believe in spirits. Bako tabi su ispiritung nakakaboyong. Ini su mga inaapod na "tawong-lipod". Kapamilya sinda kan mga inaapod na duwende, engkanto, asin iba pa. Pero literally speaking, igwa man ki mga tawong-lipod na puwede mo mahiling, makaptan, asin maka-istorya. Ini su mga tawong lipod sa ngonyan na … Continue reading An rawit-dawit kan sarong “tawong-lipod”
