COMMISSION on Elections data showed the following filers of certificates of candidacy for various elective posts in Iloilo province after the period of filing ended at 5 p.m. yesterday, Oct. 17, 2018:
FOR GOVERNOR
* 3rd District’s Cong. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr., Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban)
* 4th District’s Cong. Ferjenel Biron, Nacionalista Party (NP)
* Jonry Gargarita (Independent)
* Vicente Antay (Independent)
* Esperidion Javier, Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS)
FOR VICE GOVERNOR
* Vice Gov. Christine Garin (NP)
* Barotac Viejo’s Mayor Niel “Beng” Tupas III (PDP-Laban)
FOR PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER
1st District
* reelectionist Marcelo Valentine Serag (NP)
* reelectionist Renee Valencia (NP)
2nd District
* Joseph Allen Españo (NP)
* Leon’s Mayor Rolito Cajilig (NP)
* June Mondejar (United Nationalist Alliance or UNA)
* Atty. Salvador Cabaluna III (PDP-Laban)
* Engr. Filomeno Sonza (Independent)
3rd District
* Paulo Guanco (NP)
* Atty. Francisco Pecina (NP)
* Banjo Gil Armada (UNA)
* Bingawan’s Vice Mayor Matt Palabrica (PDP-Laban)
* Lambunao’s Mayor Jason Gonzales (Independent)
4th District
* former Dumangas mayor Rolly Distura (NP)
* reelectionist Domingo Oso Jr. (NP)
* Audy Detablan (PDP-Laban)
* Jesus Palomo (PDP-Laban)
5th District
* Dr. Nielito Tupas (NP)
* Carlos Paul Lopez (LP)
* Atty. Carol Espinosa (NP)
* Aries Tedoco (PDP-Laban)
FOR CONGRESSMAN
1st District
* Cong. Richard Garin (PDP-Laban)
* former Health secretary Janette Garin (NP)
* Guimbal’s Mayor Oscar Garin (Independent)
* former Miagao mayor Gerardo Flores (Independent)
2nd District
* Pavia’s Mayor Michael Gorriceta (NP)
* Santa Barbara’s Mayor Dennis Superficial (National Unity Party or NUP)
* Mark John Velasco (Independent)
3rd District
* reelectionist Lorenz Defensor (PDP-Laban)
* Peter Anthony Velasco (NP)
4th District
* Barotac Nuevo’s Mayor Braeden John Biron (NP)
* Erlina Barte (PDDS)
* Atty. Marvin Daquilanea (PDP-Laban)
5th District
* Cong. Raul Tupas (NP)
* former congressman Niel Tupas Jr. (Liberal Party)
* Gervacio Del Castillo (Independent)/PN
