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A peek at Marikina politics

Posted by Rizza | Posted in General, Marikina News | Posted on 04-12-2009

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As colorful as the national elections, Marikina’s politics is nevertheless just as exciting come May 2010. Four (4) of the incumbent city councilors’ terms will be ending on May 2010 and some of them seek re-election in higher positions. The incumbent Vice Mayor, Dr. Marion S. Andres’ term will also be ending on May 2010 and he has chosen to run the Mayoralty race and will be competing with three (3) other candidates. Five (5) candidates will also be vying for the Vice Mayor’s position.

Candidates will be coming from five (5) parties namely: Bagumbayan-VNP, Lakas Kampi CMD, Liberal Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino. Candidates who were not picked by any party will brave their way to the local elections as Independent candidates.

A complete list of the official candidates for the 2010 local elections in Marikina City are as follows:

MAYOR:

Marion Santos Andres a.k.a. Dr. Marion – Bagumbayan VNP

Alfredo Senga Cheng a.k.a. Boy – Lakas Kampi CMD

Del Reyes De Guzman a.k.a. Del – Liberal Party

Johnn Alexander San Pedro Chong a.k.a. Alex Chong – Independent