THERE ARE several senatorial aspirants running in the May 2022 elections. One of them is Senator Leila de Lima, who has been firmly incarcerated by the Duterte administration. A bar topnotcher, I wonder why she has allowed herself to languish in jail for the longest time? Are there no reliefs or legal maneuvers to keep her out of prison? I wonder out loud.
The field is crowded to give the new senatorial aspirants space in the race. Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Joel Villanueva, Sherwin Gatchalian and Risa Hontiveros are there to dislodge newbies in the senatorial race.
Others are hoping Reps. Rodante Marcoleta and Atty. Neri Colmenares can gather enough votes to squeeze themselves in the senatorial set up. If only voers can discern and look at the impressive credentials of these two, then the composition becomes more interesting.
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The vice presidential partner of Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso needs to be voted for, especially now that we are faced with the sustained threat of Covid-19.
As a medical doctor, Willie Ong knows by heart the ramifications of the crisis and could provide tangible thoughts and approaches towards addressing the issues of the pandemic.
Entertainer vice presidential aspirant Vicente "Tito" Sotto can provide comic relief in our stressful countenance although he is known to be a sensible and hardworking lawmaker. He is not mediocre as not to be voted for the second top post.
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On the local front, gubernatorial aspirant Danilo "Boy" Baylon of Candaba can give us better options vis-a-vis the present occupant of the province's top post. He has the resources, proper perspective and vision towards running the already progressive province of Pampanga.
In the town of Magalang, Mayor Romy F. Pecson flatly negates the claim of his opponent, Malu Paras Lacson that is is during his tenure that Magalang allegedly "slept" and that no progress has been recorded.
Mayor Romy loudly claims that it was during his term as Mayor when investors came into town like McDonald's and Jollibee and others. It is his style to hold talks with investors to infuse funds and invest. So, there...