SENATE RACE
It’s 8-2-2 for Genuine Opposition in Aklan
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

KALIBO, Aklan – Genuine Opposition candidates almost sweep the senatorial race in Aklan after Loren Legarda and seven of his fellow opposition bets were on top 12 in the official tally of the Commission of Elections (Comelec).
Legarda is leading with 123,257 votes, followed by Rep. Francis Escudero, 116,644 and Manny Villar, 108,116.
Independent candidate Kiko Pangilinan grabbed the fourth spot with 99,085 followed by Panfilo Lacson, 93,626 and Benigno Aquino III with 89,635 votes.
Team Unity candidate Edgardo Angara is on the seventh position with 80,252, followed by Allan Peter Cayetano (GO) with 75,418.
Former Senator Gregorio Honasan came next with 68,031 followed by Antonio Trillanes, 65,503, Aquilino Pimentel, 63,313 and TU bet Miguel Zubiri took the 12th spot with 62,872 votes.
Team Unity candidates Ralph Recto, 61,595 (13th), Joker Arroyo, 61,178 (14th) and Prospero Pichay, 58,232 votes for the 15th spot.