
By: Joseph Rowen Dela Cruz
The endgameof the May 9, 2022 elections have shown the strong grasp of the TIBYOG AKEAN party in Aklanon politics.
ย In a report by Ann Deslene Salazar for Brigada News Kalibo, This is after the record breaking 85 thousand votes garnered by Governor-elect Jose Enrique “Joen” M. Miraflores against his rival, former Kalibo Mayor William S. Lachica.
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This is the highest margin of victory a gubernatorial candidate has achieved since TIBYOG AKEAN was created in 1995.
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This can also be said of the 51 thousand votes amassed by Re-elected Vice Governor, Atty. Reynaldo “Boy” M. Quimpo against radio managerย Jonathan M. Cabrera.
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ย This is also the highest winning margin for a vice-governor since 1995. Tibyog also claimed 10 out of 10 Board Member positions for both the Eastern and Western sides.
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Some 15 out of the 17 mayoralty spots across all municipalities of Aklan, which is alsoย considered another record for the local political party.