Mayor-elect Alex Acuzar (6th from left) along with elected members of the sangguniang bayan of Samal at their proclamation. Photo by Ernie Esconde
BALANGA CITY — The municipal/city board of canvassers on Tuesday proclaimed the winning municipal candidates in their respective town in Bataan.
Proclaimed with the mayors were the vice-mayors and members of the sangguniang bayan/panglungsod.
In Samal town, newcomer Alex Acuzar won over reelectionist Mayor Aida Macalinao.
In Dinalupihan, SB member Herman Santos was elected mayor of the town after beating two rivals for the post.
Pilot Jopet Inton was reelected mayor of Hermosa after winning over rival former mayor Danilo Malana.
Reelectionist Mayor Efren Pascual, Jr. remains as chief executive of Orani after opponent SP member Reynaldo Ibe failed in his bid.
Vice Mayor Robin Tagle won the mayoral post of Abucay after defeating comebacking former mayor Ana Santiago who was undefeated for three terms.
Reelectionist Pilar Mayor Carlos Pizarro, Jr. successfully defended his post against Ed Santos, husband of a former mayor.
Another reelectionist, Mayor Antonio Raymundo of Orion kept the position from rivals, former mayor Pepe Santos and businessman Ramon Hernandez.
Comebacking Mariveles mayor Atty. Ace Jelo Concepcion defeated reelectionist Mayor Jocelyn Castañeda, also a lawyer.
Bagac Mayor Ramil del Rosario was reelected after rivals failed to inch him out.
Reelectionist Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia was unmoved in his post being unopposed.
Morong Mayor Cynthia Estanislao, a physician, was reelected after defeating three opponents.
Incumbent Limay Mayor Nelson David also won a new mandate trouncing rival former mayor Ver Roque.
