Saturday, November 17, 2007 (Philippines)

FOR failing to meet the residency requirements, Ronda, Cebu Mayor Esteban Sia was declared by the court as “ineligible” to run for office and hold the elective position. But until the decision becomes final and executory, Cebu’s richest politician will remain town mayor. Sia, who ran under Lakas party, won against One Cebu party’s Victoria Blanco, wife of Ronda Vice Mayor Mariano Blanco III. [full story]