It’s ‘Tres Marias’ in Aklan – Binay

Noel Cabobos
KALIBO, Aklan – Amidst the vehement denial of a political group here who claims to be representing the United Opposition (UNO) in the province of Aklan, UNO president Jejomar Binay finally declared that the all-female political triumvirate popularly known here as “Tres Marias” is the official local party of the opposition group against Tibyog.

“I would like to make it clear that Vicky Ramos has been chosen by the grand coalition of all opposition political parties to be our gubernatorial candidate in Aklan and at the same time the provincial chairman of UNO,” Binay said in an interview with the top-rated morning public affairs program Straight to the Point of RMN-dyKR hosted by Jonathan Cabrera.

Binay also confirmed that along with Ramos is former congresswoman Gabrielle Calizo who will run for vice governor and newcomer Mabeth Mobo-Garcia for the congressional post.

According to Binay, the decision was the result of the deliberation of the Arbitration Committee chaired by former Ambassador Ernesto Maceda.

“This simply follows that the initial nomination given to Karen Ambito-Galvan and Anthony Acevedo is no longer in effect.

This is the decision of the United Opposition and all party members must abide by it,” he emphasized, adding “they were already informed about this” referring to PDP provincial chairman Vic Inserto who was questioning Maceda’s pronouncement.

Earlier, Maceda announced in an interview here over Straight to the Point Program the Tres Marias candidacy in time with the press conference called by Galvan announcing their candidacy purportedly under UNO.Maceda, who is also senior political adviser of UNO, said that obviously UNO preferred the group of the Tres Marias because of their strength, massive political alliance and well-oiled machinery.

“Let’s face it. The Tres Marias are far stronger, have strong political backing plus a well-oiled machinery which can topple down the re-election bid of the administration bets in Aklan. They can better represent the United Opposition there,” Maceda noted.