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DavNor re-elects Jubahib

Krizzy Daugdaug

DAVAO del Norte re-elected Edwin “Kuya Gov'' Jubahib as its governor with 310,947 votes for the May 9 National and Local Election.

Jubahib won against Roy Catalan who gained 202,112 votes.

"Daghang Salamat sa inyong dakong suporta ug pagsalig sa among katakos isip inyong mga lider ug mangangalagad sa kanunay. Isip amahan sa probinsya ug Kuya sa matag pamilyang Dabaonon, ako nagahangyo sa tanang nidaug sa milabay’ng piniliay nga magkahiusa ug magtinabangay kita sa paghatag og tiunay nga serbisyo sa katawhan alang sa padayon ug malungtarong kalamboan sa Probinsya sa Davao del Norte (Thank you for all the support and trust you have given me as the leader. I am hoping that all winners of the May 9 election will join me to serve the province of Davao del Norte)." Jubahib said from his Facebook Page.

According to Jubahib, he will continue his flagship program food-sufficiency “KAWsa sa AGrikultura PAnginabuhian sa barangaY (KAAGAPAY)” as well as the ongoing projects for flood control, anti-surgency program, free hospitalization, additional support for farmers and businesses to attract investors in the province.

Meanwhile, Oyo Uy was elected as the Vice-Governor with 286,057 votes against Board Member Frank Gentiles who gained 201, 737 votes.

Nickel Suaybaguio (129, 039 votes) has been elected as the province’s District 1 Board Members with Popo Estabillo (117,917 votes), Tete So (111,521 votes), Shirley Belen Aala (101,346 votes) and Frank Remitar (99,688 votes).

Davao del Norte Distric 2 members elected Popop Catalan with 146, 840 votes, Janet Tanong (135,082), Orly Amit (121,847), Dr. Denise Marianne Lu (120,238), and Mawe Pamisaran (111,779).

Pantaleon Bebot Alvarez has been re-elected with 143,057 as the District 1 Congressman and Congressman Alan Dujali in District 2 with 166,750 votes.

“Salamat sa inyong way puas nga supporta kanako sa akong tumong nga pagpadayon sa pagpalambo sa atong 1st District sa Davao del Norte. Kamo akong inspirasyon nga magpadayon sa public service! (Thank you for your undying support in my goal to bring development in the 1st District of Davao del Norte),” Alvarez said on his Facebook page.

All elected officials will start their office on June 30, 2022. (KSD)

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