Pol Report Cordillera

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POLITICAL SITUATION REPORT

ABRA

I. POLITICAL SITUATION:

The political situation in Abra province remains stable as of

this time. There are still no clear aspirants who will challenge the

incumbent elected provincial officials although some of the

aspirants and prospective candidates are now starting to build-up

their political machineries. The political atmosphere in theprovince remains normal inspite of the occurrence of several

shooting incidents in the past being perpetrated by riding in tandem

suspects, but investigation showed that they are not politically

motivated.

II. POLITICAL PERSONALITIES

1. Maria Jocelyn Valera Bernos

She is the incumbent congresswoman in the lone

district of Abra under the Liberal Party..

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2. Eustaquio Takit Purruganan Bersamin

He is the incumbent Governor of the province

recently shifted to Liberal Party on July 25 2012.

3. Cecilia Seares Luna

She was the former Congresswoman of the lone

district of Abra last 2007-2010 under LAKAS


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KAMPI CMD. During the 2010 elections, she was

defeated by the current Congresswoman Maria

Jocelyn V. Bernos. She is also the mother of

Bangued Mayor Ryan S. Luna and ABC of Lagayan

Jendricks Luna.

4. Ryan Seares Luna

The son of Cecilia S Luna and the current mayor of

Bangued, Abra.

POWER BROKER

1. Mr. Dominic Valera

Former Mayor of Bangued, one of the most

successful businessman in the province and the

father of Congresswoman Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos.

He was defeated by the current Bangued MayorRyan S. Luna.

2. Mr.Andres Bernos

Former Governor of the province and served as

mayor of Lapaz for many decades, he had been the

controller and decision maker of the Bernos

Political clan.

III. GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS


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CONGRESSWOMAN: Ms. MARIA

JOCELYN V. BERNOS

GOVERNOR: EUSTAQUIO P.

BERSAMIN

STRENGTH

The tandem of Gov. Bersamin and Cong. Bernos has the

advantage this forthcoming 2013 midterm election because they

enjoy total access from government machineries. The Governor

has already established a good relationship between most of the

municipal officials in the province. Mr. Andres Bernos, former

Governor, Board member and Mayor and the father In-Law of

Congresswoman serve as the controller of the tandem, hes been

the decision maker in many decades both in the municipality of

Lapaz and Danglas. The Iglesiani Cristo will also give a great

effect in favor of the tandem.

WEAKNESS

Last 2010 election, Congresswoman Bernos challenged

former Congresswoman Cecil Luna. Congresswoman Bernos

emerged as the winner but Cecil Luna filed an electoral protest

against her, nevertheless, the outcome of the recount was the same,

so the win of Congresswoman Bernos was affirmed; while

Governor Bersamin still enjoys the support of the populace of

Abra.

OPPORTUNITIES

Congresswoman Bernos is the daughter in law of then

strongman Mr Andres Bernos, former Governor of Abra and


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Mayor of La Paz town and the daughter of former Bangued Mayor

Dominic Valera. She was also the wife of assassinated late La Paz

Mayor Marc YsraelBernos; while Governor Bersamin was

propelled to the governorship of the province when his late

Congressman brother Luis Chito Bersamin was assassinated on

December 16, 2006 in Quezon City. He ran due to the clamor of

the Abrenians and won via landslide decision.

THREATS

As of this time, there are still no threats reported nor

monitored either with the incumbents or to the possible aspirants

since election period is still far.

IV. POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION

a. Congressional Position:

Cecile Luna

Former Congresswoman of lone district ofAbra

RolandoSomera

The current Vice Governor of the province

and is allegedly running as an independent

b. Gubernatorial Position:

As of this time, there are still no reports of any

possible opponent since the current Governor still being

supported by the different sectors in the province.


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STRENGTH

Former Congresswoman Luna is the standard bearer of

LAKAS KAMPI CMD, she still enjoys connections with higher

officials. She has the full control of Lagayan Municipality and

some part of Bangued. Ryan Luna, the incumbent mayor of

Bangued has established good reputations to Tricycle Operator

Drivers Organization which composed of thousand of members.

WEAKNESS

During the past years, the Luna brothers Ryan and

Jendricks were involved in election related incidents. Cecil Luna

lost her political protest against incumbent Congresswoman

Bernos

OPPORTUNITIES

Cecile Luna was a former representative of the province,

she has the connections, she is the standard bearer of LAKAS

KAMPI CMD.

THREATS

As to their security, generally, there are no threats

monitored to both opposing party.

APAYAO


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As of this date, political situation of Apayao Province

remains stable. There are negative indicators into existence of

Private Armed Groups (PAGs) OCGs or any other threat groups

within the AOR that can cause violence to the forthcoming 2013

National and Local Elections. The peace and order Situation of

Apayao Province remains peaceful.


1. Congresswoman Eleanor BulutBegtang

She was the former three terms Mayor of theMunicipality of Calanasan, Apayao and now the

incumbent Representative (congresswoman} of

the Lone District of Apayao under National

Peoples Coalition Party. (NPC)

2. Governor Elias C Bulut JR

He was the former three terms Representative

(Congressman) of the Lone District of Apayaoand now the Incumbent Governor of the

Province of Apayao under National Peoples

Coalition Party (NPC).

3. Elias K Bulut SR

Hon. Elias Bulut SR who was known as a

legendary Hero of Apayao is the Incumbent

Mayor of CalanasanApayao, the hometown ofthe Bulut Family. He was been elected as

Municipal mayor of Calanasan (1972-1992)

Congressman of KalingaApayao (1992-1995)

Congressman Lone District Apayao (1996-

2001) Governor Province of Apayao (2001-


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2010) and Municipal mayor of Calanasan

(2010-to present) under Nationalista Party.

(NP)

POWER BROKER:

1. Congresswoman Eleanor BulutBegtang,Governor Elias C Bulut JR, Mayor Elias Bulut

SR.

Hon. Elias Bulut SR was the former Governor

upon finishing his term, he was presently

elected as Mayor of Calanasan and the former

Mayor of Calanasan was elected as

Congresswoman and Hon Elias Bulut JR who

was the previous Congressman was the

presently elected Governor of

Apayao.

III. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ELECTED

CONGRESSWOMAN: Hon. ELEANOR BULUT

BEGTANGGOVERNOR : Hon. ELIAS C BULUT JR

STRENGTH:

Cong. ELEANOR BULUT BEGTANG and Gov. ELIAS

BULUT JR, have the greater advantage being the incumbent

congressman and governor of Apayao, who have the access to

government resources. They are very active in terms of politics;

they have the logistical and financial capability to sustain their

political powers. Elias BULUT SR, who is said to be the patriarchand the decision maker who is known to be the legendary hero of

Apayao have already established his power in all of the

Municipality of Apayao as an evidence to that they were never

been opposed in their political careers for the last 2010 national

elections and most of their Political line up won.


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WEAKNESSES:

As of this time we can say that they have no weakness for

the reason that they have controlled the political situation of

Apayao. Weakness on their part will arise if Hon ELIAS BULUT

SR, will be departed from them.

OPPORTUNITIES

Cong. Eleanor BulutBegtang and Governor Elias C Bulut

JR have no opponent for the last election and it is expected again

that they will be unopposed for the coming 2013 national

election; as long as their father Hon. ELIAS K BULUT SR is alive

they will always have control over the political situation of

Apayao.

THREATS:

As to the security of BULUT Family, this office monitored

that they have threats since 2008 as evidence to that the

Congresswoman Eleanor BulutBegtang received a death threat

sometimes on the month of august 2008 when she was still the

Mayor of Calanasan. That allegedly two (2) male person was

monitoring her movements from Calanasan to Manila. This was

validated when two unidentified suspects offered (P30, 000.00) toMrs Lilia Darisan in exchange for any information of her

whereabouts. That she often receives text message threatening her

and her immediate family up to date.

IV POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION:

a. Congressional Position : NEGATIVEb. Governatorial Position : NEGATIVE

STRENGTH : NEGATIVE. WEAKNESSES : NEGATIVE

OPPORTUNITIES :N/A

THREATS :NA


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BENGUET


BENGUET the vegetable and mining capital

maintained its moniker as the most peaceful province in the

Cordillera and rest of the archipelago with no election-related

violence reported during the May 10, 2010 polls while winning

and losing bets are back to old ways offering peace and

reconciliation.

For the present, political situation in the Province ofBenguet is generally peaceful on the ground that this is manifested

on the past elections wherein competing candidate to a certain

position does not necessarily employ dirty tactics to ensure their

victory. During the past election, it was observed that Mayor and

Vice Mayor in the municipality of Kapangan, Benguet were

unopposed leading to their unity incumbency and that gives a good

indicator that people in the town have a unity to maintain peaceful

and orderly election. No indicators noted as to the existence ofPrivate Armed Group (PAGs) that can cause violence to the

forthcoming 2013 National and Local Elections as compared to

other provinces. Although there are monitored political line-up of

some of the prospective candidates, the peace and order situation

remains stable.


1. Atty. Ronald Morales Cosalan

The incumbent congressman former of the Lone

District of Benguet Province.Liberal Party


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2. Nestor BagtangFongwan

Incumbent governor of the Province of Benguet.

He is the former Mayor of La Trinidad, Benguet

for three terms from 1998-2007 under LAKAS-

KAMPI-CMD.

3. CrescencioCarioPacalso

Former three term Mayor of Itogon, Benguet.

Incumbent Vice-Governor of Benguet who hails

from Bua, Tuding, Itogon,

Benguet.

4. Nelson Dangwa

Incumbent Provincial Board Member of

Benguet, District II (Atok, Bakun,Buguias,

Kapangan, Kibungan,Mankayan, La Trinidad

&Tublay).

POWER BROKER:

1. Benguet Contractors Group this group canconnive and withdraw to any candidate or throw

their support to any candidate they favor. This

group was responsible for the loss of former

Governor Raul Molintas and CongressmanRonald Cosalan in 2001 election.

2. Iglesiani Cristo the solid vote of thisreligious group has been the determining factor

of winning candidates particularly in La

Trinidad where they are many.


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CONGRESSMAN : Atty. Ronald Morales

Cosalan - - - 1 Term

GOVERNOR : Nestor

BagtangFongwan - - - - - - 2nd Term

V-GOVERNOR :

CrescencioCarioPacalso - - - - - 3rd Term

STRENGTH:

Incumbent Cong. Ronald Cosalan is the son of

Municipality of Tublay which earned him solid votes from the

populace. Likewise his ancestor came from the municipalities of

Bokod and Kabayan. He was previously elected two (2) terms as

congressman of this province during the 1998 and 2001 election

which brought him enough experience in the congressional seat.

Likewise, Cosalan Family is well known in the political arena.

Gov. Fongwans political career begun in 1988 when he

won a seat in the Sangguniang Bayan of La Trinidad, Benguet.

After serving one term at the municipal council, he tried his hand

as vice mayor and handily won the position in 1992.In 1998, the

erstwhile vice mayor sought the mayoralty seat in La Trinidad and

was rewarded with an overwhelming mandate from the electorate.

Vice GovPacalso is a former three term Mayor of Itogon,Benguet. He is undefeated Vice-Governor garnering 100,594 votes

last May 2012 election and the highest votes garnered by a

politician with political rival in the Cordillera in recent memory.

WEAKNESSES:


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Congressman Cosalan served two terms as representative

of Benguet. However, due to rumors of unfair distribution

infrastructure projects to contactors, he lost his final term to former

Congressman Samuel Dangwa during the 2004 election. The same

as in 2007 elections the former likewise bested him in the same

race. During the 2012 National Election, he regained the support

from the constituents of Benguet Province and won the

congressional seat.

OPPORTUNITIES

Congressman Ronald Cosalan is one of the allies of the

present administration. He is the present chairman of the

committee on Public Works and Highways, Senior Vice Chairman

of the Committee on Labor and Employment and the Senior Vice

Chairman of Ethics and Privileges in the congress. Being a lawyer

and as representative of the province, he has the opportunity to

earn trust from the people of Benguet Province.

THREATS:

As to their security, generally, there are no information

obtained pertaining to threats to both incumbents and prospective

candidates as of this moment.

IV. POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION:

c. Congressional Position:Cresensio C Pacalso- Last term Vice Governor in the

Province.


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d. Governatorial Position:No Information obtained

STRENGTH:

Hehas logistical and financial capability to support his

campaign for the coming 2013 Elections. Many of his supporters

are loyal to him and can be a probability to ensure victory. Being a

former Mayor and current Vice-Governor garnering 100,594 votes

last May 2012 election and the highest votes garnered by a

politician with political rival in the Cordillera.

WEAKNESSES:

Has no established association organization on his own to

support him.

THREATS:

This Office has not received any reports pertaining to theirthreats to life as of this period.

IFUGAO

I. POLITICAL SITUATION

The Province of Ifugao is known not only in the Cordillera

Region but in the entire country for its peaceful execution of the

National and Local Elections as well as Barangay Elections.

Observation and information revealed that aspiring politicians are


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taking every opportunity to reveal their intentions with the

identifications of their plans and programs and political affiliations

for the forthcoming 2012 National and Local Election. The peace

and order situation of the Province of Ifugao remains unaffected.


1. Atty EUGENE M BALITANG

He is the incumbent Governor of the Province

of Ifugao and Chairman of the RPOC-Cordillera

who defeated the three times Congressman, Atty

SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO during the 2010

Gubernatorial Race under the Liberal Party.

2. Atty DENNIS HABAWEL

Lost the Congressional position during the 2010

election against incumbent Congressman

TEODORO B BAGUILAT JR with six otheropponents under the NPC.

3. TEODORO B BAGUILAT JR

The incumbent Congressman of the Lone

District of Ifugao under the Liberal Party,

former two time Mayor of Kiangan, former

Governor of Ifugao-2001 but lost re-electionagainst the late Cong BENJAMIN CAPLEMAN

during the 2004 gubernatorial election,

however, elected again as Governor during the

2007 election.


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4. Atty PEDRO MAYAM-O

The incumbent Vice-Governor of the Province

of Ifugao under the Liberal Party, former

member of the SanguniangPanlalawigan (SP)

during the 2004 election.

5. JONATHAN CUYAHON

Former Mayor of Kiangan during the period of

2007 but lost his bid against Hon TEODORO B

BAGUILAT JR with six other for the 2010

Congressional Seat.

6. Atty ALBERT PAWINGI

Former Governor of Ifugao who lost his bid for

the 2010 Congressional Seat against Cong

TEODORO B BAGUILAT JR.

7. Atty SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO

Three timer elected Congressman of the Lone

District of Ifugao from 2001 to 2010 but lost for

the 2010 Gubernatorial Race against Atty

EUGENE M BALITANG under the LAKAS-

Kampi/CMD.

8. Maj Gen NELSON ALLAGA (Ret)

Lost his Congressional bid for the 2020 election

against incumbent Congressman TEODORO B

BAGUILAT JR under the LAKAS-


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Kampi/CMD

9. Atty JUMBO WACHAYNA

Lost his Congressional bid against former

Congressman SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO

during the 2007 election and to incumbent

Congressman TEODORO B BAGUILAT JR

during the 2010 election.

10.JOSEPH J ODAN

Incumbent SP Member from District II and

Graduating as SP Member.

11.JORDAN GULLITIW

Enjoying his last term as SP Member (District

I), former three termer Mayor of the youngest

Town of the province, the municipality of

Asipulo.


CONGRESSMAN: Hon TEODORO B

BAGUILAT JR

GOVERNOR : Hon EUGENE M

BALITANG

STRENGTH:

Both the incumbent Congressman and Governor have the

advantage respectively, who have the access to government


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resources not only as current leaders but as party members (LP) of

the President of the Republic. The congressman is active in his

transparent leadership while the governor is also active in pursuing

his political platforms; they have the logistical and financial

capability to sustain their political careers. Both are being

supported by big time contractors in the province like JR Luglug

who manages the PHRANARETE Construction and MrErenio G

Bobola Aka LANGILANG, a native of this province who migrated

as a miner and contractor to Didipio, Kasibu, NV.

WEAKENESSES:

Both political leaders sustained their support from a

number of contractors who bear financial and logistical support for

them. Their political maneuvers/strategy in affiliating themselves

to the CNN during the 2010 election has gained loosing support

because of some unmet contracts. For the Gov, his political

ambition was caught with anomalies and frustrations that will

eventually become an issue during the campaign in favor of his

would be opponents. While for the Congressman, he was not ableto sustain the benefits being enjoyed by the province during the

time of Former Congressman Atty SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO,

a few to mention was the DPWH Road Maintenance and etc.

OPPORTUNITIES

Both leaders are the 2013 bets of the Aquino

Administration (LP) for Congressman and Governor respectively.

THREAT

Generally, there are no threats monitored to both

Congressman and Governor.


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IV. POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION:

1. Congressional Position:

Atty. SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO

Former Congressman of the Lone District of

Ifugao with possible tandem with Atty DENNIS

HABAWEL as his Governor

2. Gubernatorial Position:

a.

Atty DENNIS HABAWELb. Atty PEDRO MAYAM-OIncumbent V-Governor

c. JONATHAN CUYAHONFormer mayor of Kiangan who lost his bid

for Congressman during the 2010 election.

STRENGTH

For Atty SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO, he has the number

of elected municipal mayors whom seven (7) of them (60%) won

during the 2010 election under his Political Party (LAKAS-

Kampi/CMD) as chair Provincial Level. Most of his

supporters/leaders are intact; he was a leader who concedes both

opponent and followers; has the financial support from most

befriended contractors within and outside the province and the

majority support from the AYANGAN Tribes (AYANGAN Tribeis the most dominant tribe in the Province of Ifugao).

For JONATHAN CUYAHON, hes financially able being a

big time businessman.


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For Atty DENNIS HABAWEL, hes has the able support

from his Law Firm in Manila and possibly politically affiliated

with the UNO of V-Pres BINAY and Senate Pres ENRILE.

WEAKNESSES:

For Atty CHUNGALAO, some Religious Groups dont like

his being a change smoker; some projects were unaccomplished

but source of anomalies of some of his contractors; and he has no

political figures/personalities and political party affiliated as of this

report. While Atty DENNIS HABAWEL spent most of his time in

the Metropolitan same with JONATHAN CUYAHON.

For Atty PEDRO MAYAM-O, no assurance from his

supporters due to financial constraint.

OPPORTUNITIES

A tandem between Atty SOLOMON R CHUNGALAO and

Atty DENNIS HABAWEL under the UNO Political Party is agreat challenge for the Administration Candidates; considering the

political history of politicians from the Municipality of Hingyon

like Hon Gov BALITANG, none of them graduated for the

position as Governor, Vice Governor or Mayor.

A greater number of Political aspirants for the major

position in the provincial level will give a greater chance to both

JONATHAN CUYAHON and Atty PEDRO MAYAM-O.

THREATS:

No monitored threat/s to their person and activities.


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KALINGA PROVINCE

I. POLITICAL SITUATION:As of this date, political situation of Kalinga province

remains stable. There are negative indicators into existence of

Private Armed Groups (PAGs) that can cause violence to the

forthcoming 2013 National and Local Elections. Although some of

the prospective candidates are now starting to build-up their

political line-up to propel their political plans and ambitions, the

peace and order condition of Kalinga remains stable.

II. POLITICAL PERSONALITIES1. Manuel L. Agyao

He is the former undersecretary of the DPWH and

now on his 2ndterm as the incumbent congressman of

Lone District of Kalinga under the banner

LakasKampi but he shift to the Administration Party

the Liberal Party before the Impeachment of CJ

CONONA of the supreme court.

2. Jocel C. Baac

The Incumbent governor of the Kalinga province and

the former Vice-Governor of Kalinga under the

Administration Party LP.

3. Allen Jessie C. Mangaoang

The incumbent Vice Governor under the banner of the

Nationalista Party (NP) former Municipal of Balbalanfor three (3) terms.

POWER BROKER:

As of time no report on power broker.

II. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ELECTED


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CONGRESSMAN : Engr. Manuel L. Agyao

GOVERNOR : Engr. Jocel C. Baac

VICE GOVERNOR : Engr. Allen Jessie C.

Mangaoang

STRENGTH:

Congressman Manuel L. Agyao and Governor Jocel C

Baac have the greater advantage being member of the

administration party and incumbent congressman and governor of

Kalinga respectively, who have the access to government

resources. They are very active in terms of politics; they have the

logistical and financial capability to sustain their political portfolio

and campaign.

WEAKNESSES:

For Congressman Manuel L. Agyao no weakness monitored

as of this time.

Governor Jocel C Baac with the negative impact of his

suspension by the DILG for a period of one (1) month. And the

questionable project at the national highway along the Tabuk-

Pinukpuk road located at BrgyGobgob, Tabuk City, Kalinga which

was under investigation and filed at the Ombudsman. OPPORTUNITIES:

Vice Governor Mangaoang on the other hand had his

chances being the incumbent and the son-in-law of the incumbent

Congressman under the Administration Party.

THREATS:

As to their security, generally, there are no serious threats

monitored to both incumbents and prospective candidates as of this

moment. Although for Governor Baac, we dont discount anypossible threat while he is serving his suspension handed over by

the DILG for the his involvement in a case filed against him by

Jerome B. Tabanganay of Radio Ng Bayan.

IV POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION:



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Atty. MacarioDuguian

Former Provincial Governor if tap by the opposition

party under UNA.

c. Gubernatorial Position:

Allen Jessie C. Mangaoang

Incumbent Vice-Governor of Kalinga and standard

bearer of NP he might run if the NP and LP will not

merges.

Atty. MacarioA.Duguiang

Former governor of Kalinga province and standard

bearer of NPC

Conrado T. Dieza

Former Chairman of LP Kalinga Chapter and ran for

Governor but lost to Baac and now got again the

Chairmanship of UNA Coalition Kalinga Chapter.

STRENGTH:

Allen Jessie C. Mangaoang is the incumbent Vice-

Governor of Kalinga and standard bearer of NP. He might run ifthe NP and LP will not merge. For he had the support of 90%

voters from the municipality of Pinukpuk and Balbalan and has

also logistical and financial capability to support his campaign for

the coming 2013 Elections. He had also established rapport with

the voting populace for his charming images.

Atty. Macario A. Duguiang is a former governor of Kalinga

province and standard bearer of NPC if the business community

like the OCDC will support him for his logistical and financialneeds.

Conrado T. Dieza being the chairman of UNA Kalinga

Chapter is an advantage.

WEAKNESSES:

Atty. Macario A. Duguiang- Lack of logistical and financial


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budget.

Conrado T. Dieza, no established reputation in the Province

of Kalinga. The people of Kalinga observed that when ever an

election comes he surface.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Allen Jessie C. Mangaoang

Being the Incumbent OIC Governor of Kalinga until

October during the filing candidacy.

THREATS:

There is no apparent threat on this person as of this period.

Whenever they are attending to special events they would always

ask for police escorts/security.

MT PROVINCE

I. POLITICAL SITUATION SUMMARY:

The province is still experiencing peaceful political

atmosphere without any monitored Private Armed Groupsorganized by political personalities to be utilized to rig, disrupt or

ensure their winnability during the upcoming 2013 National and

Local Elections. The absence of intense political rivalry among

candidates and the culture of this province have a great impact to

diffuse most if not all political differences which may lead to

isolated violent incident as in the case of the Late Mayor Rafael of

Paracelis, Mountain Province.

Presently there are no rumors of political alliance in

preparation to 2013 election, however, respected personalities

holding high positions in the government are planning to run for

provincial seats in 2013 after retiring, the likes of Usec. Roy

Manao of DPWH and Gen. Gomez, 5th ID PA.


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II. POLITICAL PERSONALITIES:

1. Atty. MAXIMO BADECAO DALOG,

Former Governor of Mountain Province and now

incumbent Congressman of this lone District of Mountain

Province under LAKAS NUCD and allied himself to the

Liberal Party.

2. Atty. LEONARD G MAYAEN

Incumbent Governor of Mountain Province, ran as

Nationalista Party. He is respected and a high caliber

lawyer in and out of the province. Earned his good image

and political popularity through his connection alliance to

the late Cong. Victor Dominguez coupled with his

expertise in court battles especially in drug related cases.

3. Engr. JUPITER C DOMINGUEZ

Former Mayor of Sabangan, Mountain Province, lost

during the 2007 and 2010 congressional seat by the late

Victor Dominguez and incumbent Cong. MaximoDalog

respectively. However, his loss to AttyDalog was very slim

despite the fact that he ran independently while AttyDalog

was then the incumbent Governor.

4. THOMAS A KILLIP

Former Mayor of the Sagada, Mountain Province lost

during the 2010 election eyeing for congressional seat. He

was previously the Presidential Assistant of the OPAPP of


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former President GMA.

5. FRANLKIN C ODSEY

Former Mayor of Bontoc, Mountain Province, lost during

the 2010 election under Independent Party against

MaximoDalog. He is now the Provincial Administrator of

Governor Mayaen. He is planning to run for Mayor for the

municipality of Bontoc but it depends on the political line-

up in the congressional seat and if Jupiter Dominguez will

still run for Congress.

POWER BROKERS

There are no perceived power brokers who can handle the

whole Province which may affect the political atmosphere of the

province. There may be power brokers at the Municipal and

Barangay levels who will be wooed by politicians.


CONGRESSMAN : Atty. MAXIMO B DALOG

GOVERNOR : LEONARD G MAYAEN

STRENGTH

CONGRESSMAN MAXIMO B DALOGhas an edge over

his rivals in terms of financial and logistical capabilities being the

incumbent while his rivals are still in the stage of recovering their

lost financial assets during the 2010 election. It can be recalled that

during his stint as governor of the province he secretly mobilized

the provincial government in preparation to the highest political


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seat in the province. The birth of Lang-ay Festival the famous feast

celebration of the province was named during his incumbency as

governor which gave him high expectations of the people of

Mountain Province. This festivity was utilized by Congressman

Dalog during the campaign period. AttyMaximoDalog is being

backed-up by his Abalayan Daniel Peckley a big time contractor

and businessman in the province.

GOVERNOR LEONARD MAYAEN:

Incumbency is the most advantage of Atty. Mayaen

coupled with stable financial resources to sustain his political

battle until the end of the campaign period. His expertise as a high

caliber lawyer charmed the local populace to praise and support

him.

Livelihood Financial assistance was provided to all rebel

returnees under his programs embodied in Executive Order

Number 24, Series of 2011, of which there are 37 rebel returnees

who availed the program coming from Bontoc, Sadanga, Sagadaand Natonin, Mountain Province.

WEAKNESSES:

CONGRESSMAN MAXIMO DALOG

Hon. Congressman Maximo B Dalog was implicated in the

last 2010 election wherein members of his supporters were flaggeddown in Paracelis and several high powered firearms were

confiscated. One of which was registered under his name. A case

of election protest was filed by Jupiter Dominguez, case is on

progress.


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Some supporters of Hon MaximoDalog were dismayed

because of his promise to provide them some projects if ever he

will win as congressman but all the projects today are all

monopolized by his Abalayan and his close relatives.

Governor Leonard Mayaen needs to strengthen his political

maneuvering in the eastern part of the province wherein he lost in

three (3) municipalities by slight margin.

OPPORTUNITIES

Congressman Maximo B Dalog will be secretly supported

by Governor Mayaen against Engr Jupiter Dominguez with logic

that Dalog is older than Dominguez which give him more

opportunity to run for Congressman in the future as compared to

Jupiter.

Franklin Odsey being the present Provincial Administrator

under Gov. Mayaen will cast his support to the incumbentGovernor.

POSSIBLE OPPONENT ON 2013 ELECTION


Engr. Jupiter Dominguez

Former Mayor of Sabangan, Mountain Province underIndependent Party

Franklin Odsey

Former Mayor of Bontoc, mountain Province


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b. Gubernatorial Position:

MarcialCapsuyenLawilao Jr.Former ABC president (SK Federation) almost upset Hon

Leonard Mayaen during 2010 election.

Harry Dominguez

Former Mayor of Tadian, Mountain Province

Ezra Alipit Gomez

Former Board Member lost during 2010 election

STRENGHT/WEAKNESS:

Engr. Jupiter Dominguez.

For his outstanding performance and dedication as

municipal Mayor of Sabangan, he was adjudged as the best Mayor

all over the country and an unopposed candidate during 2004

election. Unification among the supporters of his late uncle

Congressman Victor Dominguez and his loyal supporters is an

armada to fight the political strategies of Congressman Dalog.

Engr. Jupiter Dominguez lacked campaign fund during the

duration of the election period. More exposure during the

campaign in the heart of the province to gain sympathy of the

voting populace of Bontoc and Bauko, Mountain Province.

His good leadership, untiring and diligent service to sustain

the peace and order of Mountain Province is most likely his

winnability among political rivals.


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Lack of political maneuvering during the start and at the

end of campaign period.

Marcial C Lawilao Jr.

Former ABC President, the voice of the KABATAN for the

improvement of the province.

Lack political experience and machinery.

Harry Dominguez

Seasoned political candidate who have many political

strategies during election period doubled with campaign portfolio,however, he never wins. Trust and confidence of the people is not

yet touched by Harry Dominguez despite of his charmed and party

affiliation more so that he was baptized by his rivals as Dirty

Hary because of his dirty tricks during the election period.

Ezra A Gomez

Good performance during his stint as Provincial Board

Member of the province but lack of political machinery to surviveduring the height of election period.

OPPORTUINITES:

In as much as there are no political alliance among the

politicos in the province, Jupiter Dominguez is perceived to be the

Congressional contender to fight against the incumbent, probably

one on one if Roy Manao will not push through with his desire torun for the same seat.

THREATS:


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All of the above mentioned personalities have no threat on

their persons as of this report.

BAGUIO CITY

I. POLITICAL SITUATION

Baguio City has no intense political rivalries nor has

encountered any politically related problems. Unlike in other

provinces in the Cordilleras, the exercise of local politics in the

city is respected and admired. The residents of the city have a greatrespect to politicians, most especially to the elected local officials

as evidenced by the fact that the City of Baguio has never been put

into any controversy involving threat, fraud or force and

intimidation employed by its political candidates and their

supporters during the election periods, although, there were

instances that local candidates engaged themselves in verbal

tussles and criticisms but our candidates are politically mature and

professionals. People believe without any doubt that publicofficials were duly elected and therefore legitimate. Elected

officials also reward this respect in protecting the rights and

welfare of the people.

Likewise, based on the previous political exercises, local

politicians do not employ Partisan Armed Groups (PAGs) during

election period, thus there were no instances where Intense

Political Rivalry (IPR) was ever monitored. There are no identifiedcritical areas described as Area of Concern and Area of Immediate

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1. Engr. Bernardo M. Vergara IncumbentCongressman ( First Term )

He served as congressman from the lone district of

Baguio City for three (3) consecutive terms from

1992 to 2001 and elected as Mayor of Baguio for

one (1) term from 2001 to 2004. At present, he

won as Congressman on the 2010 national and

local elections under LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD.

2. Atty. Mauricio G. Domogan IncumbentCity Mayor ( First Term

Hon Mauricio G Domogan, fondly called Morris

was born on October 10, 1946, he began his

political career as a Councilor of the City of Baguio

from 1988-1992. Impressed by his humility,

honesty, and genuine service, the people of Baguio

elected him Vice Mayor in May 1992. But as

destiny willed it, he never served as Vice Mayor. Itis because 15 minutes after taking his oath as Vice

Mayor, he took his oath as Acting Mayor. He

served as Acting Mayor from July 1, 1992 to

October 24, 1992, when he assumed as the real City

Mayor by virtue of the disqualification of then

elected Mayor Jun Labo, who was disqualified by

the Supreme Court due to his being

an Australian citizen. Thereafter, he was elected andserved as City Mayor from 1992 to 2001.

After he finished his term as City Mayor, he has

been elected to three terms as Member of the House

of Representatives of the Philippines, representing
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the Lone District of Baguio City. He first won as a

Representative on 2001, and was re-elected in 2004

and 2007 respectively.

He reclaimed his mayoralty post in Baguio City

after winning the 2010 national and local elections

under the LAKAS- KAMPI CMD.

3. Atty. Daniel T Farinas Incumbent CityVice Mayor ( Second Term )

Atty. Daniel T Farinas was elected City Vice

Mayor for three consecutive terms from 1992 to

2001, then ran for city councilor and eventually

won. On 2007 and 2010 national and local elections

under Nationalista Party (NP), he again won for

vice mayor.

POWER BROKER

1. Iglesiani Cristo like any other parts of thecountry, the solid vote of this religious group

has been the determining factor for winningcandidates in the City of Baguio


CONGRESSMAN : BERNARDO M VERGARA

MAYOR : ATTY MAURICIO G DOMOGAN

STRENGTH

Hon. Congressman Bernardo M. Vergara has

unquestionable performance for a hardworking habit during his

stint as the representative of Baguio City. He has been instrumental
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in the upliftment of the city which was ruined by the July 1990

devastating earthquake, he was awarded as the Philippines Ten

Most Outstanding Congressman for two (2) times and he was also

known for his involvement in the construction of Marcos Highway

and magnanimous efforts to improve Baguios economy by way of

extensive infrastructure projects.

Mayor Mauricio G Domogan is consistent in his good

performance and hard work habit during his stint as elected City

Councilor, Vice Mayor, three (3) consecutive terms as City Mayor

and Congressman. Likewise, the people of Baguio were impressed

on his good governance, his humility, honesty, and genuine service

to the people as Janitor of Baguio.

WEAKNESS

As of this report, the career of the honorable congressman

is in its high peak. However, his political opponents in theupcoming 2013 elections may fabricate stories to discredit his

credibility.

Mayor Domogan on the other hand has unquestionable

integrity; no weakness was seen in his political career. However,

his opponents and detractors are capitalizing the garbage problem

of the city to pin him down on the political arena.

OPPORTUNITIES

The Hon Congressman has a great possibility to win

against his opponents on the upcoming elections.


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Hon Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan is still undefeated in the

political race for he is well supported by the people of Baguio.

THREATS

No monitored threats against the honorable congressman as

of this report.

IV. POSSIBLE OPPONENTS ON 2013 ELECTION


1. Engr Leandro B YangotJrHe is the Regional Coordinator of the Liberal Party

(LP) in the cordilleras, he was former elected as

ABC president, City councilor and declared Acting

Vice Mayor when then elected Vice Mayor Peter

Rey Bautista Jr was also declared as the city mayor

during the time when elected city mayorBraulioDacanayYaranon was sacked in his post. He

ran for congressman last 2010 elections under the

LP but loose. At present, EngrYangot was

appointed by HEP Benigno S Aquino III as Board

of Director of Camp John Hay Development

Corporation under BCDA.

STRENGTH

Engr. Yangot is a member of the present administration

ruling political party, the Liberal Party and he is known to be

closed to His Excellency President BenignoSemion C Aquino III

and DOTC Secretary and president of the LP, Atty Mar Roxas.


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WEAKNESS

One of the weaknesses of EngrYangot is the leadership

problem of the Liberal Party in Baguio City.

OPPORTUNITIES

Most likely he has the chance to win against his close

opponent, incumbent Congressman Bernardo M Vergara.

THREATS

Negative as of this moment.

2. Atty. Nicasio M AlipingJrHe was re-elected as City Councilor last May 2010

elections. At present, he is the chairperson on Committee on Public

Utilities and Traffic Legislation, a member on committees on

Laws; Urban Planning, Lands and Housing and Ways and Meansand Finance Cluster B Division III Barangay Administrative

Cases. Likewise, he headed the Special Committee on

Transportation and Management Council (TTMC) and elected as

Vice President, Philippine Councilors League-Baguio City

Chapter.

STRENGTH

Atty. Aliping was elected number 1 city councilor during

the last May 2010 national and local elections.

WEAKNESS


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His weakness cannot be ascertained as of this moment.

OPPORTUNITIES

Atty. Aliping will probably won if he will run for re-

election for City Council on the upcoming 2013 election however,

if he will push thru his plan to run for congressman, there is a

possibility that he will lose against incumbent Congressman

Bernardo M Vergara.

THREATS

There were no threats in the life of Hon Aliping as of this

report.

3. Atty. Rocky Tomas Atiwag Balisong was born onSeptember 4, 1969, he was a member of the

NACIONALISTA PARTY. He has served the people of

Baguio for two consecutive terms (six years) from 2004 to

2010 as city councilor and served as acting vice mayorduring his terms. He ran for congress on last May 2010

national and elections but lost.

STRENGTH

The political strength of Atty. Balisong cannot be

ascertained as of this report.

WEAKNESS

Information gathered by this office reveals that Atty.

Balisong has a series of Estafa cases and are now pending before

the court here in Baguio City. Further, subject posted bail for his


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provisional liberty.

OPPORTUNITY

The chance of Atty. Balisong to win on the forthcoming

2013 election is remote.

THREATS

The possible threats in the life of Atty. Balisong that might

arise is not politically motivated but instead it will apparently come

from those who filed cases against him.

4. Atty. Edgar M AvilaAtty. Edgar M Avila, is a graduate of Saint Louis University

College of Law. He was admitted to the practice of Law in 1985..

He was distinguished in the field of social engineering as a

Member of the House of Representatives representing the Youth

Sector in the 9th and 10th Congress from 1992-1998. During his

stint in Congress he was a member of the Committee on Justice,Education, Constitutional Amendments, Public Order and Safety,

Tourism, Youth Sports and other significant committees. He was

Chairman of the Oversight Committee on Duty Free. He has not

only infused innovative ideas into the Congressional debates but

also steered policies and programs towards being more responsive

to the specific needs and aspirations of the people. In his six year

stint in Congress, he authored 84 Bills and Resolutions, 54 of

which were of National Significance. As a neophyte Congressmanhe was able to sign into law, four (4) bills and was in the list of the

country's TOP TEN CONGRESSMEN in 1996.

In May 2010 national and local elections, he run for congress

for the lone district of Baguio City but loose to Hon Bernardo M


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Vergara.

STRENGTH

Atty Avila has his own LAW FIRM and a well known

practicing criminal and corporate lawyer with eight (8) associates.

He is the CHARTER PRESIDENT of the Rotary Club of

Downtown Session and wrote columns in both national and local

dailies particularly the Journal Manila Times, Baguio Reporter,

Skyland News, the Weekly Tribune and the Cordillera Post.

WEAKNESS

Lack of political machinery.

OPPORTUNITIES

The chance of Atty Avila to win on the upcoming 2013

election if he will run again for congressman against incumbent

congressman Bernardo M Vergara is remote. However, he willsurely win if he will run for City Councilor.

THREATS

Negative as of this report.

5. Rienaldo A Bautista JrRienaldoAsperin Bautista Jr. @ Peter Rey was born on April

14, 1969, he was elected as City Councilor from 1998 to 2004. He

won as City Vice Mayor on 2004 election and was declared as City

Mayor on 2006 when then elected City Mayor BraulioYaranon

was suspended and eventually removed from his office. On 2007

national and local elections, he run for City Mayor and eventually


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won against his close opponents former Mayors BraulioYaranon

and Bernardo M Vergara and on May 2010 national and local

elections he again run as an independent candidate for

congressman of the lone district of Baguio City but loose to the

now incumbent Congressman Bernardo M Vergara.

STRENGTH

Cannot be ascertain as of this report.

WEAKNESS

He has no political party coupled by controversies while he

was the City Mayor from 2007 to 2010.

OPPORTUNITIES

The chance of Peter Rey to win for the upcoming election

cannot be ascertain as of this report.

THREATS

Negative as of this report.

b. For Mayoralty Position

1. Atty. Jose M MolintasThe possible close opponent of Hon Mauricio G Domogan

on the upcoming 2013 national and local election is ATTY JOSE

MENCIO MOLINTAS of the Liberal Party (LP). Atty. Jose M

Molintas @ JOEMOL was born on July 12, 1961 at Baguio City,

he was elected City Councilor on 2004 and was ranked number 12

and on 2007, he ran for congress but loose against his opponent


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Atty. Mauricio G Domogan. He again tried his luck and ran as city

mayor but again he loose the race from the same opponent, the

incumbent City Mayor Mauricio G Domogan.

STRENGTH

Atty. Jose M Molintas is well known Human Rights

practicing lawyer and a member of the present administration

ruling party known as Liberal Party (LP).

WEAKNESS

Lack of political machinery coupled by controversies that

greatly affects his political career.

OPPORTUNITIES

The chance of Atty. Molintas to win on the forthcoming

election against his opponent incumbent Mayor Mauricio G

Domogan is remote.

THREATS

As of this report, no monitored nor established threats in

the life of Atty. Molintas.

Respectfully submitted for your information.


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ERNESTO DAYTEC GAAB, PESE

Police Senior Superintendent

OIC, RID

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