Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets

DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Z. Duterte has hailed Dabawenyos for their straight vote for 12 Senate candidates backed by her political party, the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), a first in this city’s history. “I have said that I feel alone every day, stressing over making sure Davao City is okay but when I am in distress, Dabawenyos carry me on their backs,” she said in her Instagram message on Wednesday.

 

“Sa tanan kalisod, baha, bagyo ug kani nga election sa senador wala gyud ko ninyo gibiyaan (In all the challenges, flooding, storm and this election for senators, you never left me),” Sara said, admitting she was emotional when writing her message.

 

Sara was the campaign manager of HNP, the regional party she formed along with the four Davao Region governors – Claude Bautista of Davao Occidental, Jayvee Tyron Uy of Compostela Valley, Anthony del Rosario of Davao del Norte, and Nelson Dayanghirang of Davao Oriental. She went campaigning with the HNP-backed candidates all throughout the 90-day election period.

 

The mayor said she is humbled by the results of the May 13 elections as she quoted Luke 12:48: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required”. She admitted to have cried when she learned that Davao City delivered a 12-0 vote for the senatorial candidates of the HNP. “The tears flowed and the sobbing followed,” she said. “Daghang salamat sa inyong tanan (Thank you very much to all of you),” the mayor said, vowing to work harder “until I break.”

 

In the final election count in Davao City, Dabawenyos voted for Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (533,550); Ronald dela Rosa (518,778); Pia Cayetano (448,599); Cynthia Villar (445,757); Francis Tolentino (400,297); Sonny Angara (384,773); Imee Marcos (367,008); JV Ejercito (322,773); Koko Pimentel (297,452); Dong Mangudadatu (297,338); Bong Revilla (239,899); and Jinggoy Estrada (225,217). In the 13th, 14th and 15th ranks are Grace Poe (207,861); Lito Lapid (172,055); and Jiggy Manicad (166,454), respectively.

 

Meanwhile, the three Dutertes – Sara for mayor, Sebastian “Baste” for vice mayor, and Paolo for first district congressional representative, were proclaimed poll winners around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday along with the first district city councilors. All three were not around and were represented by HNP lawyers Eduardo Legaspina and Warren Leong. Sara garnered 580,440 votes against independent candidate Marcelino Marcellones' 4,270. Unopposed for vice mayor, Sebastian got 558,128 votes. Paolo won with total votes of 197,370 over Susan Uyanguren with 5,135 votes and Rex Labis with 2,124 votes.

 

In a statement, Paolo thanked the people of the first district for choosing him to be their representative in Congress. “I am truly humbled and at the same time, honored by your trust and support to me,” he said. He also thanked the volunteers, friends, and family for their dedication and hard work during the campaign.

 

Paolo vowed to be not only the voice and strength of his constituents in the House of Representatives but also a strong supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte in achieving his vision for the country. On the other hand, the Top 10 party-list groups that received the most votes from Dabawenyos are: PBA (123,211); Dumper PTDA (66,756); Marino (52,242); ACT-CIS (48,962); Duterte Youth (18,526); RAM (12,072); Bayan Muna (9,767); Coop NATCCO (8,858); Senior Citizens (8,845); and 1Pacman (7,040). (By Lilian Mellejor, PNA)

 

 

Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindanaoexaminer
Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindanaoExamine
Read And Share Our News: https://www.mindanaoexaminer.com
Mirror Site: https://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com
Digital Archives: https://issuu.com/mindanaoexaminernewspaper
Media Rates: https://mindanaoexaminer.com/ad-rates

Thank you so much for visiting our website. Your small donation will ensure the continued operation of the Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper. Thank you again for supporting us. BPI: 952 5815649 (BOPIPHMM) Landbank: 195 113 9935 (TLBPPHMM)

Respected Sulu leader to run for governor, others join midterm polls

A PHILANTHROPIST and respected political leader in Sulu province, Dr. Sakur Tan - also known as Datu Shahbandar – has returned from a hiatus to run as governor in the midterm elections.

Tan, who served as governor several times and vice governor of Sulu, after winning elections impressively, now takes on a new role to lead the province into a more progressive and peaceful place for his constituents.

The Tan patriarch, a strong ally of President Rodrigo Duterte, filed his certificate of candidacy on October 17 along with his sons - incumbent governor Toto Tan who is running for vice governor, and Samier Tan, who is seeking a congressional seat and be able - if he wins - to craft laws that would be beneficial to both Muslims and Christians, and other indigenous groups in the country as well.

 

 

Former Sulu Gov. Sakur (Datu Shahbandar) Tan and incumbent Gov. Totoh Tan. (Photos courtesy of PDP Laban Sulu) 

 

A large crowd of supporters gathered outside the Commission on Elections in Patikul town just to see Tan and his group - his official line up for the elections - and wished them the best in the polls. Team Tan and his slate are expected - like in previous elections - to win because of their untarnished records, dedication to serve the public and the respect and strong support they get from the locals.

Tan vowed to continue the programs and projects and many accomplishments of the incumbent governor. “I will continue the many provincial government programs and projects such as in the field of education, health and livelihood, infrastructure, fisheries and agriculture and more support structures to ensure the success of all these,” he said.

Under the present administration of his son, peace and order has further improved as compared to the last two decades and business activities have drastically increased and hasten the flow of trade between Sulu and other provinces resulting to better economy.

The Tan patriarch had set a strong foundation of good governance and “true public service” during his time compared to the past administrations of Benjamin Loong and Yusop Jikiri. And both politicians had tried to make a comeback in previous elections, but had been rejected by the people many times over, and so with other politicians who have only personal and vested interests.

In Davao City, incumbent Mayor Sara Duterte is also seeking re-election with brother Sebastian as her vice mayor, and another sibling, Paolo, running for a seat in the House of Representatives.

 

ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman and wife, Djalia, file their candidacy certificates in basilan province. (Photos courtesy of Ronda del Basilan) 

Governor Mujiv Hataman, of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, is running for Congress to represent his province, Basilan; and his wife, Djalia, who was former Anak Mindanao party-list representative, is also seeking the mayoralty post in Isabela City, also in Basilan.

 

Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco with her official slate for the May 2019 midterm polls. (Photo courtesy of Beng Climaco FB Page.) 

In Zamboanga City, Mayor Beng Climaco, is also seeking re-election with Council member Rommel Agan as her vice mayor. Agan’s father, Vitaliano, also served as mayor of Zamboanga. (Mindanao Examiner)

Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindanaoexaminer

Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindanaoExamine

Read And Share Our News: https://www.mindanaoexaminer.com

http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com

Digital Archives: https://issuu.com/mindanaoexaminernewspaper

See Media Rates: https://mindanaoexaminer.com/ad-rates