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“Tanggapin ang pera, Iboto ang kursunada/konsensya”

Ricky Ruelos Custodio — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:12:01 +0000

That has got to be one of the most popular quotations nowadays. As you know, the National Elections is just around the corner and that includes the local elections.

And as far as I’m concerned, the local election in the province is as tensioned (on a personal level) as the national elections.

I wrote this piece to share my view on this issue. I know that some people see this as “getting even” with candidates who use their money to influence our [...]

Magsaysay’s gives nod for Ebdane’s gubernatorial bid

Anthony Bayarong — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:30:04 +0000

SUBIC BAY Freeport: Local politics took a turn around Monday after the Magsaysay clan including majority of the mayors in the province of Zambales pledge their support for former Public Works Secretary Hermohenes Ebdane, who after begging of from the presidential race opted to run for Governor of Zambales.

(Photo caption: Rose ‘Lumag’ Magsaysay, Zambales 1st District Congresswoman Mitos Magsaysay, Former DPWH secretary Hermohenes Ebdane and former Zambales Governor Vicente ‘Vicmag’ Magsaysay raise their hand after the announcement that the Magsaysay [...]

Ebdane challenge Deloso in Zambales

Anthony Bayarong — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:32:37 +0000

Zambales: after setting back his plans in running as president, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Hermogenes Ebdane has formally made his intention to run as Governor of the Province of Zambales.

Ebdane will be challenging incumbent Governor Amor Deloso.

Deloso welcomed the challenge saying that this will be a good fight. He further explained to Subic Times that he feels privilege that a big man from Malacanang has decided to run against him for the top post in [...]