Capiz candidates who ran under the Liberal Party (LP) emerged victorious in the May 9 elections, taking most of the highest positions.
Second District Congressman Fredenil “Oto” Castro defeated incumbent Governor Esteban Evan “Nonoy” Contreras in the gubernatorial race.
Castro’s running mate and re-electionist Vice Governor James “Mitang” Magbanua retained his post.
His wife, former congresswoman Jane Castro, and another LP member re-electionist Congressman Tawi Billones also won the congressional race in the 2nd District and 1st District, respectively.
Meanwhile, re-electionist Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas and his running mate Teresa ‘Inday’ Almalbis were also winners.
Eight out of the 10 bets for councilors who won in Roxas City and four board members in the province also belonged to the Liberal Party.
Other LP candidates who won in the mayoral race were Henry Tumlos (Pontevedra), Kit Dequiña-Belo (Panitan), and Mon-Mon Malapajo (Maayon).IMT
