KALIBO, Aklan – Fifteen out of 17 mayors in Aklan are seeking reelection in view of the May 13, 2019 midterm elections.
These mayors include Erlinda Maming of Banga, Dexter Calizo of Balete, Denny Refol of Altavas, Rodel Ramos of Batan, Shimonette Francisco of New Washington, Charito Navarosa of Libacao, Alfonso Gubatina of Madalag, Jeserel Templonuevo of Numancia, Ebenezer Torres of Makato, Gary Fuentes of Tangalan, Jose Enrique Miraflores of Ibajay, James Solanoy of Nabas, Ceciron Cawaling of Malay, Concepcion Labindao of Buruanga, and Mary Lenette Fernandez of Lezo.
Kalibo mayor William Lachica – who is now on his third and final term – said he will run for governor.
Malinao mayor Wilbert Ariel Igoy, on the other hand, will run for vice mayor.
There are now two seats reserved for Aklan in Congress after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law that divided the province into two congressional districts.
Incumbent Aklan representative Carlito Marquez will seek reelection in the province’s 1st District while Vicky Ramos-Antonino, daughter of former congressman Godfredo Ramos, will run for representative in the 2nd District.
The filing of certificates of candidacy began on Oct. 11. It will run until Oct. 17. (With Aklan Forum Journal/PN)
