LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Landslide victory was achieved by the relectionist candidates of Benguet province.
In the initial results of the polls, Congressman Eric Yap, with 144,093 votes, is miles ahead of his opponent Tagel Felipe, with 62,371 votes.
Yap’s groups that follow him are the re-election of Governor Melchor Diclas, with 116,212 votes, while in the Vice Governorship, No.1 Board Member Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes won, with 116,169 votes.
In District 1 of Benguet, Sander Fianza, Johannes Amuasen, Chairmaine Molintas, Thomas Wales, Myrna Nazarro, Jani Galutan, Jhonar Rebutazo and Lison Latawan, Jr. are leading.
In District 2 are Ruben Tinda-an, Romeo Salda, Manny Fermin, Armando Lauro, Neptali Camsol, Frenzel Ayong, Jim Botiwey and Joel Tingbaoen.
Winners of 13 Municipality
In the capital town of La Trinidad, Roderick Awingan won Mayor, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, while in Sangguniang Bayan members were Nestor Fongwan, Jr.; Ted Walang, Belmer Elis, Jayson Dangwa, Bartolome Baldas, Jr., Horacio Ramos, Jr., Boyet Tereng and Tyrone Diaz.
In Sablan, the Mayor was Alfredo Dacumos, Jr., Vce Mayor Arthur Balo, while the Councilors were Leo Lawana, Andoy Ome, Romeo Amboy, Cornelio Almagen, Johnny Cutay, Ireneo Baldo, Harold Busoy and Arthur de Leon.
In Mankayan, retired General Cesar Pasiwen won as Mayor; Vice Mayor Aldrin Camiling, while the Councilors are Jeston Balong-angey, Ambino Padawi, Dick Tip-ac, Alexander Dapiawen, Reynal Manuit, Camilo Munoz, Pacito Donato and Lloyd Luspian.
In Buguias, Mayor Julius Amos, Vice Mayor Ronald Kimakim and Councilors Manuel Yans, Melchor Guesey, Jerahmee Lasegan, Jose Bayas, Jr., Glenn Bigo, Federico Aquino, Vicente Kitongan and Wilnard Tolida won.
Mayor Clarita Sal-ongan retained her seat in the town of Tuba, while Vice Mayor Maria Carantes. Councilors are Eugene Gabino, Gary Behis, William Abance, Reachelle Takinan, Nestor Baban, Rebecca Apil, Jerome Palaoag and Arnulfo Milo.
In Itogon, Mayor Bernard Waclin, Vice Mayor Dax Godio, while the Councilors are Cesar Artiga, Norberto Pacio, Clint Galutan, Albert Carantes, Lucky Busacau, Albino Diego, Alejando Palangdan and Noel Bilibli.
Kabayan winners, Mayor Rex Alwin Aquisan, Vice Mayor Sario Minas and Councilors Mircoles Lamses, Rudy Alos, Pelino Bugnay, Sandy Wa-is, Eugene Daoal, Marlon Nginsayan, Malou Cosalan and Ghislyn Lucio.
In Bokod, Mayor Erik Donn Ignacio, Vice Mayor Doroteo Beray and Luis Acong, Marian Calawen, Miguel Jr. won. Cosalan, Pedro Anton, Gerardo Beray, Sonny Olas, Edward Albin and Alex Piok.
Larry Tello won the Mayorship of Kibungan, while Vice Mayor Laurence Toking and Sangguniang Bayan members Roger Tugade, Labio Nabe, Brenson Siadto, Paulin Gumpic, Marcial Lingaling, Narciso Cayad-an, Ronico Agayo and Jovel Bentres.
In Kapangan, Mayor Harris Dizon, Vice Mayor Santos Bastian, Sangguniang Bayan Members Bruno Canuto, Rechel Marcelo, Maribelle Diclas, Grant Balagsa, Johnson Andiso, Anthony Andong, Hector Mariano and Danny Eke.
In Tublay, Mayor Juan Esnara, Vice Mayor Cruso Daguioa, Jr., Councilors Marvin Mayos, Lailyn Polig, Daniel Kaimpa-oy, Tikboy, Mendoza, Dinglee Berto, Nemescio Benito, Shane Awacan and Shangtaw Pangayan.
Mayor Franklin Smith remained in Atok, while Vice Mayor Edward Beliano and Councilors Marilou Alos-Zarate, Raymundo Sarac, Edward Haight, Sammy Fianza, Charlie Lingbanan, Kelly Tomas, Simon Backian and Paul Mayos.
And in Bakun, the winners are Mayor Bill Y. Raymundo, Vice Mayor Fausto T. Labinio and SB Members Jesus D. Lozano, June Raymundo C. Suni-en, Florencia L. Balakiao, Marciano P. Kigisan Jr., Mark C. Bayawa, Dixie L. La Madrid, Tokias Jayson L. Tokias and Edgar P. Ognaden.(By Zaldy Comanda)
