BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The wives of three outgoing mayors in Negros Occidental lose in the May 9 elections, as well as the sons of two former governors.
Sheila Saratant, wife of outgoing Mayor Eric Saratan, lost the mayoralty race for Talisay City to Vice Mayor Neil Lizares
Silay City mayoralty candidate Marissa Montelibano, wife of last-termer Mayor Jose Montelibano, was defeated by Vice Mayor Mark Andrew Golez.
Binalbagan town mayoralty bet Mary Ann Mirasol, wife of former Binalbagan mayor and re-elected 5th district Representative Alejandro Mirasol, lost to incumbent Mayor Manuel Aranda.
For mayor of E.B. Magalona town, outgoing 3rd district Provincial Board Member Patrick Leonard Lacson, who is the son of former governor Daniel Lacson Jr., lost to neophyte Marvin Malacon.
Former Talisay City councilor Rafael Ignacio Coscolluela, son of former governor Rafael Coscolluela, also failed to get a PB seat for the 3rd district.
Meanwhile, outgoing mayors of Bago City, Valladolid and Ilog towns won by swapping positions with their respective vice mayors.
In Bago City, Mayor Ramon Torres ran for vice mayor unopposed, while his Vice Mayor Nicholas Yulo, won as mayor.
In Valladolid, Mayor Romel Yogore won for vice mayor, while his tandem, Vice Mayor Glory Gomez took the mayoralty post against former mayor Ricardo Presbitero.
In Ilog, outgoing Mayor Genaro Rafael Alvarez ran for vice mayor unopposed, while his brother, Vice Mayor John Paul Alvarez won the mayoralty also without an opponent. — (FREEMAN)