DARAGA, Albay—The Election Registration Board (ERB) of the Commission
on Elections (COMELEC) Daraga will rule within ten days whether it will approve
the application of Albay Gov. Joey Salceda to be considered as a registered
voter of this town.
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| Salceda's registration as voter opposed Photo by Mark Kevin Arroco |
Salceda’s transfer is in preparation for his plan to run for
the congressional district.
Originally, the governor was a registered voter of his
hometown, Polangui.
Early this morning, Salceda brought along with him to the
hearing at COMELEC Daraga the officials of barangay Penafrancia, his alleged
new residence, to bolster his claim that has been a resident of
this town for at least eight years.
But vehemently interposing objection to Salceda’s
application is radio broadcaster Jess Magayanes.
Magayanes said he possesses documents disproving Salceda’s
claim.
The reporter works at Radyo Siram, a station allegedly owned
by the family of Ako Bicol partylist Rep. Christopher Co.
Earlier reports said Co is also eyeing the post of
representative of the same congressional district as Salceda.
Magayanes, however, earlier said on Radyo Veritas that no
one asked or directed him to object to Salceda’s application.
Tasked to decide on Salceda’s application is are the members
of the ERB, which includes the Election Officer, Local Civil Registar, and
Public Schools District Supervisor.— With report from Mark Kevin Arroco, Radyo Veritas, and
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