Davide endorses Alayon bets as a compromise

CEBU Gov.  Hilario Davide III went on stage yesterday  with  candidates of the Alayon party in Carcar City to endorse their slate including the incumbent mayor Nicepuro Apura.

The action of the Liberal Party Cebu chairman was part of a  compromise to ensure votes for standard-bearer Mar Roxas in the 1st district of Cebu.

The LP-Cebu has its own candidate for mayor in Carcar – Raul Alcoseba, incumbent Provincial Board member.

Mayor  Apura confirmed that the governor  endorse him and Alayon’s  slate yesterday.  The mayor  and Vice Mayor Mario Barcenas are seeking reelection.

“The endorsement is part of the agreement between Alayon and the Liberal Party (LP),” the mayor said.

Alayon mayors dominate the 1st district except for Talisay and San Fernando.

The tradeoff assures votes for the  LP presidential ticket of  Mar Roxas and running mate Leni Robredo,   as well as Davide and running mate Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale in the province.

Under the agreement  with the Alayon party of the Gullases, the governor  will endorse Alayon candidates in the 1st  district.

Apura said Governor Davide agreed that the LP would not  campaign against Alayon  in Minglanilla and Sibonga towns, Naga City and Carcar City where Alayon has  incumbent mayors.

LP will only campaign for their candidates in Talisay City, where  Mayor Johnny de los Reyes is seeking reelection.

“The endorsement yesterday is merely ceremonial. It doesn’t really matter that he will not be campaigning for us. We’ve established a personal relationship with the governor. I think that’s what is most important,” said Apura.

Davide attended a  mass wedding in Asturias before going to Carcar City in the afternoon.  Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale was unable to join him.

Davide issued Alcoseba a certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for the filing of his  certificate of candidacy last week. He also issued CONAs to LP challengers in Minglanilla, Naga City, and Sibonga.

LP-Cebu spokesman Orvi Ortega said they are  are grateful for Alayon’s support.

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