15 mayors in Aklan seek re-election

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

All but two municipal mayors in the province of Aklan will seek re-election for the 2019 May mid-term elections.

Aklan, with 17 towns, has two legislative districts in the upcoming polls.

The mayors seeking for re-election in the First Legislative District are 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 and Alfonso Gubatina of Madalag.

In the Second Legislative District, the reelectionists are 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, now in his third and final term, has signified his intention to run for governor. Malinao mayor Wilbert Ariel Igoy will be running also for vice mayor for the 2019 elections.

Majority of the incumbent mayors are aligned with local Tibyog Akean of Aklan governor Florencio Miraflores and Aklan vice governor Reynaldo Quimpo.

Aklan congressman Carlito Marquez is seeking re-election in the First Legislative District while Vicky Ramos-Antonino, daughter of then congressman Godofredo Ramos, will be running in Second Legislative District.

Meanwhile, Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Aklan spokesperson Crispin Raymund Gerardo reminded the aspiring candidates to file their certificate of candidacy (COC) early.

“No extension for the filing of COCs,” he said.

The filing of COCs is scheduled on October 11, 12 and October 15, 16 and 17 in local Comelec offices.