By Pigeon Lobien

BAGUIO CITY -The longest serving politician who was absent the last two terms is back.

“I am happy,” said the former two time three term mayor and three term congressman Atty. Mauricio Domogan in his initial message to a group of journalists.

Domogan leads all other candidates with 45,767 total votes against his closest pursuer, Isabelo Coasalan, Jr. with 32,690 vote.

This as third term seeking Mayor Benjamin Magalong leads Rep. Mark Go substantially, 55,497 against 42,146.

This as Domogan and Magalong quashed the dynastic effort of the Go couple, an unprecedented attempt to win the top two posts in the city.

“Congratulations sa winners! Thank you sa lahat. I’m very happy I was given (a) chance to share my ideas and I’m proud in helping stop the dynasty project,” said losing congressional candidate Francis Rae Camtugan.

Domogan said that he ran to stop the Go couple from winning as mayor and congressman. He waited for the final day actually to file his candidacy.

Third term seeking vice mayor Faustino Olowan is also topping councilor Mylen Yaranon where he leads the three term councilor by a mile.

For the city council, nine old timers returned with three newbies joining the ranks.

The winning city councilors are No.1 Edison Bilog (58,218), No.2 Joel Alangsab (57,174); No.3 Jose Molintas (56 196); No.4 Leandro Yangot (55 972); No.5 Vladimir Cayabas (53,461); No.6 Peter Fianza (51,602); No.7 Van Dicang (49,434); No.8 Fred Bagbage (48,642); No.9 Paolo Salvosa (48,544); No.10 Lourdes Tabanda (47,807); No. 11 Yuri Weygan (47,054) and No.12 Elmer Datuin (46,036).