When a candidate is expelled from office as a result of a disqualification case, it's the second-in-command who usually takes over, not a defeated election opponent. The Comelec's ruling fails to thoroughly explain why it did the opposite.
Former congressman and 2022 Legazpi, Albay mayoral race second placer Alfredo Garbin Jr. is poised to succeed the disqualified Geraldine Rosal in city hall
SERVING HONESTLY. Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal during the 124th year of Independence Day and 63rd Legazpi City Charter Day on Sunday (June 12, 2022) at Penaranda Park in the Old Albay District. The events started with the Holy Mass at the Albay Cathedral, followed by a parade of troops, a flag-raising ceremony, and then the release of freedom doves and balloons. (Photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal has prodded other newly-elected officials and concerned government agencies to work together to honestly serve the Filipino people and enhance public trust in government institutions. "We are all here today celebrating our Independence Day as a sign of unity to fight for different problems in the government and in the community, including graft and corruption, illegal drugs, health crisis, calamities, poverty, and many other things that we need to address to," Rosal said in his message during the 124th year Independence Day and 63rd Legazpi Ci
NEW LEGAZPI MAYOR. The Legazpi City Board of Canvassers proclaims the new mayor, Geraldine Rosal (in white), at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation inside the City Hall compound on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). Rosal garnered 57,687 votes against her rival Lawyer Alfredo Garbin who got 57,137 votes, showing a slim margin of 550 votes. (Photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - The Legazpi City Board of Canvassers (LCBOC) proclaimed the newly elected mayor and re-elected vice mayor here on Tuesday. Geraldine Rosal, wife of incumbent mayor Noel Rosal, and current Vice Mayor Bobby Cristobal, were proclaimed winners in Monday's local elections by LCBOC chairman Lawyer Fatima Gados Pani-Agua and vice chairman Lawyer Brian Baleda at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR) inside the City Hall compound. Rosal garnered 57,687 total cast votes against her rival, Lawyer Alfredo Garbin, who got 57,137 votes a slim lead of 550 votes. On the other hand, Vice Mayor Bobby Cristobal garnered 56,380 agai
HOPE FOR PEACE. Local candidates in Legazpi City release doves as symbols of peace during an interfaith prayer rally and covenant signing for peaceful elections on Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2022). The event held at the Legazpi City Convention Center was attended by city residents, and local government officials and employees. (PNA photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Local candidates here for the May 9 elections participated in a covenant signing Wednesday night to signify their desire to make the voting exercise safe, orderly, accurate and peaceful. Lt. Col. Bagard Arao, Legazpi City acting chief of police, in an interview, said the activity led by the city police office is part of the efforts geared toward unity among those seeking public posts. "Choose honest candidates with integrity and capable to deliver good services to the people in the community and with a capacity to deliver good governance with transparency and accountability," Arao told the residents. He said he is v