COMELEC proclaims new set of NV officials
Amid the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has successfully conducted its recent synchronized National and Local Elections (NLE) that commenced with the filing of Certificates of Candidacy on October 1, 2022, followed by the casting of votes abroad starting on April 10, 2022 and across the archipelago last May 9.
COMELEC’s National Tally Sheet Report No. 7 posted on its website states that 55,549,791 or 83.11% of the 66,839,976 registered voters participated in the recent political exercise.
“This voter turnout is the highest so far across the board, both during the manual and automated election eras”, said the poll body’s spokesperson.
The proclaimed winning candidates will be taking their oath of office by June 30, 2022.
For the PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA, they are as follows:
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT:
GOVERNOR: Carlos M. Padilla
VICE GOVERNOR: Jose V. Gambito
MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN – SOUTH DISTRICT: Edgardo C. Balgos; Florante S. Gerdan; Delbert D. Tidang, Sr.; Elma P. Lejao; and Pablo P. Kindot.
MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN – NORTH DISTRICT: Eufemia A. Dacayo; Patricio F. Dumlao, Jr.; Eunice G. Gambol; Primo Percival J. Marcos; and Roland M. Carub.
ALFONSO CASTAÑEDA:
MAYOR: Wilson Capia-ao
VICE MAYOR: Belen Huerta
COUNCILORS: Sonny Poncian; Jethro Castillo; Gabreil Marcelo; Rey Palecpec; Jao Valdez; Terence Camania; Bojie Batino; and Zandro Castillo.
AMBAGUIO:
MAYOR: O’nel Danao
VICE MAYOR: Leon Lino
COUNCILORS: Mando Balaso; Geraldo Lino; Milany Emilio-Tidong; Philip Abiado; Elias Waya; Decoran Allawas; Felix Dinangwatan; and Ferdinand Balagsa.
ARITAO:
MAYOR: Remelyn Peros-Galam
VICE MAYOR: Jayson Ferrer
COUNCILORS: ABC Galindez; Ariel Tubiera; Cyprus Will Cardenas; Adonis Lejao; Domingo Doculan, Jr.; Michael Villegas; Bernel Prado; and Vincent Lopez.
BAGABAG:
MAYOR: Benigno Calauad
VICE MAYOR: Johnny Sevillena
COUNCILOR: Mario Afalla; Byron Sevillena; Dodi Inaldo; Elpidio Torio; Martillano Dulay; Napoleon Logan; Efren Reyes; and Leody Jallorina.
BAMBANG:
MAYOR: Jamie Cuaresma
VICE MAYOR: Arnel Duldulao
COUNCILORS: Alexander Calulot, Jr.; Maki Balgos; Arnel Magdirila; Aira Mae Viloria; Leoncio Allas; George Atabay; Freddie Ramel; and Kandring Pamittan.
BAYOMBONG:
MAYOR: Tony Bagasao
VICE MAYOR: Ramon Cabuatan, Jr.
COUNCILORS: George Burton; Alan Barnacha; Magtanggol Lantion; Prescilla Marcos; Nick Palparan; Seth Navis; Ben Pagtulingan; and Cristina Soriano.
DIADI:
MAYOR: Sandy Gayaton
VICE MAYOR: Rolito Dulnuan
COUNCILORS: Romelyn Madume; Waren Lunag; Rhodora Bilog; Elena LLantada; Alan Tacadena; Rommel Cariño; Marvic Padilla; and Wilma Concillo.
DUPAX DEL NORTE:
MAYOR: Tim Cayton
VICE MAYOR: Vic Prado
COUNCILORS: Paolo Cayton; Jimmy Balisi; RR Asuncion; Herrera Arnel; Joey Oldico; Agie Arsenio; Penly Apasao; and Roland Mabitasan.
DUPAX DEL SUR:
MAYOR: Neil Magaway
VICE MAYOR Ruben Basconcillo, Jr.
COUNCILOR: Emilio Felix; Ferdinand Ibay; Dolores Baguidudol; Bernard Reyes; Silas Asuncion; Aldwin Ajaban; Edward Tindaan; and Eduardo Daran.
KASIBU:
MAYOR: Romeo Tayaban
VICE MAYOR: Alberto Bumolo, Jr.
COUNCILORS: Bayany Aliguyon; Dennis Canayan; Samo Tucpi; Anthony Glenn Guingayan; Karen Cablinan; Morencio Pacio; Jhonny Alindayo; and Harold Hufalar.
KAYAPA:
MAYOR: Elizabeth Balasya
VICE MAYOR: Peter Bay-an
COUNCILORS: Adriano Dodon; Oscar Campoy; Esteban Baccac; Tando Camlas; Valdez Duntogan; Tony Pagnas; Pacito Cadame; and Tony Wakit, Sr.
QUEZON:
MAYOR: Dolores Binwag
VICE MAYOR: Amor Dincog
COUNCILORS: Jimmy Rafael, Jr.; Corazon Rosete; Eduardo Dasalla; Totsie Binwag; Dodoy Rafael; Fredison Pulido; Jobert Zyrus Cadiente; and Victor Cadingan.
SANTA FE:
MAYOR: Liwayway Caramat
VICE MAYOR: Jonathan Tindaan
COUNCILOR: Wycliff Dulawan; Jon-Jon Galate; Eddie Caramat, Jr.; Langley Bautista; Mac-Mac Padilla; Jayson Omallio; Wowie Petonio; and Elias Baguya.
SOLANO:
MAYOR: Philip Dacayo
VICE MAYOR: Eddy Tiongson
COUNCILORS: Milady Dickson; Nezel Duque; Regie Valino-Valdez; Jerome Marcos; Ramon Ramento; Luisito Lannu; Michael Tiongson; and Rudie Bueno.
VILLAVERDE:
MAYOR: Ronelie Valtoribo
VICE MAYOR: Kajong Acosta
COUNCILOR: Kruwel Joevanni Dacumos; Anastacio Mariñas, Jr.; Braulio Ocumen, Jr.; Johnny Tuguinay; Christine Peralta; Jerry Jose; Danilo Duro; and Roba Barrientos.
The incoming 19th Congress will have a total of 316 representatives, i.e., 63 for party-list groups, and 253 for legislative districts, including incumbent Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma of the lone district of Nueva Vizcaya who will then be serving for a third term.
In the Senatorial race, 2 of the 12 winning candidates, though practically first-timers in politics, were able to garner top spots. Showbiz personality Robin Padilla ranked 1st, while mass media personality Raffy Tulfo is in close 3rd place.
Former Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was proclaimed as the country’s 17th president, along with his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. They both obtained overwhelming majority votes, i.e., 58.77% and 61.53%, respectively.
