Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre
Kalibo, Aklan- At least three national parties will vie for several posts here in May 2007 elections, two of which are allies of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,
The incumbent local Tibyog party (united) now being led by Congressman Florencio Miraflores said their party is still a solid rock composed of Governor Carlito Marquez and Vice Governor Atty. Ronquillo Tolentino and will be loyal to the Lakas CMD of Mrs. Arroyo.
Their challenger however came from Kampi being led by business woman-banker Mabeth Mobo-Garcia, wife of Ibajay mayor Jun Garcia which is a founding member of Tibyog. Mabeth is reportedly being groomed as the regional political coordinator of KAMPI leader Presidential Management Staff Mike Defensor.
Also reportedly supporting the candidacy of Garcia is Arroyo allies’ businessman Teddy Haresco.
For the United Opposition (UNO), the group is being led by Charter Change panelist Anthony Acevedo which is a relative of Bayan Muna Teodoro Casino and Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo, also a Tibyog supporters.
It was learned that Mabeth Garcia has united with two political women leaders’ former Aklan rep. Gabrielle Calizo and Vicky Ramos. The three locally known as ‘Tres Marias’ are still to decide whom of them will be running against Marquez for Governor.
Earlier, Mabeth told local media that she wanted for gubernatorial posts but Ramos and Calizo are also eyeing the said posts.
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