May 11, 2021 BZZZZZ asked insiders of Cebu s rival parties in Cebu City on probable candidates in the 2022 elections. Here are some names floated around:
Tomas, Margot dark horses
At Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK), for mayor: Representative Rodrigo Bebot Abellanosa, who is completing his third and last consecutive term as congressman in the south district; or Franklyn Ong, ABC president and councilor representing the federation of barangay councils in the city.
There may be ready replacement bets if conditions change. Or contenders may hide their plan until the last chance for substitution. Under either category are former mayor Tomas Osmeña and his wife former councilor Margot Osmeña.