The two allies of former congressman and now Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer are competing for mayor of La Carlota City in Negros Occidental, in the 2022 elections.
Mayor Rex Jalando-on said that former mayor Demie John Honrado, who is an incumbent councilor of La Carlota City, will challenge him in the mayoral race despite the intervention of Ferrer.
Jalando-on, then vice mayor of La Carlota City, assumed as local chief executive following the death of mayor Luis Jalandoni III in January last year.
In a radio interview, Jalando-on said he has the backing of the entire Sangguniang Panlungsod, headed by Vice Mayor David Baga.
Honrado, who also served as chief of staff of Ferrer when he was still congressman, left the group, Jalando-on said.
Three-termer Hinobaan Mayor Ernesto Estrao also confirmed that he is running for vice mayor of the town.
Estrao said that he and Daph Anthony Reliquias, who will run for mayor, will be under the Bwelo Asenso Hinobaan.
Both are also supporting the tandem of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Ferrer in next year’s polls. — GB
