CEBU, Philippines – Twenty-four incumbent village chiefs in Lapu-Lapu City, identified with the camp of Lone District of Lapu-lapu City Rep. Arturo Radaza and his wife Mayor Paz Radaza, won in the October 25 elections.
On the other hand, the barangay captains belonging to the opposition who won are Re-megio Oyao of Agus, Isabelito Darnayla of Basak, Nestor Paypa of Canjulao, Edgardo Bensi of Calawisan, Joselito Tibon of Suba Basbas, and Nelson Milan Colico of Sabang.
Defeated mayoralty aspirtant Isabelito Darnayla who once served as barangay captain of Basak returned to his old post.
Darnayla defeated incumbent Basak barangay captain Lolita Berdin, a close supporter of the Radazas and wife of former Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Alley Berdin.
Some of the winning barangay captains are identified with former city councilor and defeated mayoralty aspirant Junard "Ahong" Chan.
Pajo Barangay Captain Leo Mercado, the incumbent president of the Association of Barangay Councils, is expected to retain his post. (FREEMAN)