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Political Rivals Unite in San Pascual for Upcoming Election
Former political opponents in San Pascual, Batangas, join forces to support Mayor Roanna Conti's re-election bid.
In a significant political development in San Pascual, Batangas, former rivals have set aside their differences to collaboratively support Mayor Roanna Conti in her re-election campaign.
Once embroiled in conflict, the factions led by Mayor Conti and former Mayor Tony Dimayuga, along with ex-Congressman Raneo Abu, publicly presented a united front in front of thousands of constituents gathered for the event.
The collective message emphasized unity, with the leaders stating, "For the town, we are united," highlighting their endorsement of Mayor Conti's candidacy.
Additionally, support for Conti's campaign has been expressed by local leader Bokala Arlene Magboo, increasing the backing for the incumbent mayor.
According to recent data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), San Pascual has approximately 44,500 registered voters.
With an anticipated voter turnout of 80%, it is estimated that around 35,600 voters will participate in the upcoming elections.
A candidate will require a minimum of 17,801 votes to secure victory.
The formal endorsement of the three political leaders comes in the wake of the disqualification of a previously supported candidate by Dimayuga.
Consequently, the election will now see a head-to-head contest between Mayor Roanna Conti and Castillo, a newcomer in the local political scene.
Political analysts have noted that such acts of unification among rivals are uncommon in the political landscape but may reflect evolving dynamics in local governance, demonstrating that leadership can transcend power struggles to focus on the welfare of constituents.
Once embroiled in conflict, the factions led by Mayor Conti and former Mayor Tony Dimayuga, along with ex-Congressman Raneo Abu, publicly presented a united front in front of thousands of constituents gathered for the event.
The collective message emphasized unity, with the leaders stating, "For the town, we are united," highlighting their endorsement of Mayor Conti's candidacy.
Additionally, support for Conti's campaign has been expressed by local leader Bokala Arlene Magboo, increasing the backing for the incumbent mayor.
According to recent data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), San Pascual has approximately 44,500 registered voters.
With an anticipated voter turnout of 80%, it is estimated that around 35,600 voters will participate in the upcoming elections.
A candidate will require a minimum of 17,801 votes to secure victory.
The formal endorsement of the three political leaders comes in the wake of the disqualification of a previously supported candidate by Dimayuga.
Consequently, the election will now see a head-to-head contest between Mayor Roanna Conti and Castillo, a newcomer in the local political scene.
Political analysts have noted that such acts of unification among rivals are uncommon in the political landscape but may reflect evolving dynamics in local governance, demonstrating that leadership can transcend power struggles to focus on the welfare of constituents.
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