CEBU, Philippines - Sixteen councilmen allied with Team Rama were leading in last night’s elections of the Barangay Councilors League of the Philippines (BCLP)-Cebu City Chapter.
As of 8 p.m. last night, Kamputhaw Barangay councilman Raymond Garcia who was running for president, was leading more than twice the votes of current BCLP-Cebu City Chapter president Franklyn Ong (Kasambagan) of the Bando Osmeña Purok Kauswagan (BOPK).
Yesterday's election of officers and members of the board of directors (BOD) was held simultaneously with BCLP-CCC's first general assembly for 2014 at the White Gold House at the North Reclamation Area.
At least 526 out of the 559 barangay councilmen in Cebu City were present at the polls, but the Comelec counted only 525 ballots cast.
The election committee was composed of the Comelec headed by election officer Marchel Sarno and representatives of the Department of Education (DepeD) 7 and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) 7.
Leaders of both teams were present yesterday, but they were only made to stay at the second floor of White Gold House. The election was conducted at the third floor.
Spotted were Mayor Michael Rama and his allies, Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella; Councilors Hans Abella, ex officio member Philip Zafra; and former city councilors Edu Rama, Edwin Jagmoc, and Rene Mercado.
BOPK stalwart Tomas Osmeña was also spotted with his allies, former vice mayor Joy Augustus Young, Rep. Raul Del Mar, councilors Ritchie Osmeña, Sisinio Andales, and Noel Wenceslao, and former city councilor Jun Pe.
In their respective speeches, Garcia said he will focus in giving out benefits to councilors.
"Concrete and tangible benefits," said Garcia, a lawyer.
Francisco, who also rendered a brief speech, committed to "perform beyond promises." (FREEMAN)
Team Rama:
President - Raymond Garcia
Executive Vice-president - Litoy Ceniza
Vice president South - Eugen Tabas
Vice president North - Yody Sanchez
Secretary-General - Grace Baquero
Treasurer - Maria Pino
Auditor - David Agravante
PRO - Gerry Auxilio, Jr.
BOD for North District: Troy Tan, Bradex Flores, Frank Gajudo and Lino Bontilao
BOD for South District: Boy Ababon, Jojo Peralta, Anne Vestil Palomo, and Richard Buscaino
BOPK:
President - Frankyln Ong
Executive Vice president - Helen Francisco
Vice president North - Rex Millan
Vice president South - Litang Abarquez
Secretary General - Garry Lao
Treasurer - Joan Babayson
Auditor - Raffy Briones
PRO - Malou Tabar
BODs for North District: Nelson Archival, Aking Ruiz, Marilyn Villaban, and KN Wenceslao
BODs for South District: Zenaida Amores, Noel Bacalla, Harry Cañete, and Reggie Licanda.