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Bohol's political scene is as of this moment a mess. As the deadline for filing of the certificate of candidacy (November 30) nears, the more blurry the situation become due to the fact that the ruling coalition provincial bigwigs of PGMA, LAKAS-Kampi CMD have not finalized gubernatorial and other capitol posts candidates for next year's elections. More and more aspirants from the aforementioned party have declared through their body language their desire for the top provincial positions. Cong. Edgar Chatto of the first district have not expressedly declared his intentions but the posters, letters and countless appearances in the district and beyond can speak for themselves. He is a LAKAS-Kampi member ever since he turned his back on former-governor and ally Rene Relampagos and joined hands with Gov. Aumentado. Much has been said of the congressman's performance and many are endorsing his supposed candidacy. Second district solon Roberto Cajes was once a speculated candidate but the May fiesta season proved otherwise. Why, you may ask? Posters of Cajes with fiesta greetings were hung side-by-side with Chatto's in the first district and the same could be said in the second.

Second aspirant from LAKAS is the incumbent Vice Governor Julius Ceasar Herrera. Aumentado annointed Herrera right after their win in the 2007 elections became apparent to be his successor which the VG has presumably accepted. This former Calape mayor is also a former ally of Rene Relampagos just like the congressman. Frequent release of financial assistance to different barangays can be a sign of the VG's intent, appearances have become more frequent too. Rumored running mate is HNU College of Law Dean and Provincial Administrator Tomas Abapo, another first-second district tandem which makes it more interesting. Who is more influential in the second district, Cajes or Aumentado/Abapo? I Can't wait to find out.

The singing bee host and award winning actor-director Cesar Manhilot a.k.a. Cesar Montano is the latest administration-alligned politician to not just signify his interest but unequivocally declared his plans to run for governor with or without the blessing of Aumentado. It could be noted that the PGMA appointed Cesar through the recommendation of the governor as Philippine special envoy for film and digital cinema which could have given him the diplomat status. Cesar declined the appointment and decided to focus on his gubernatorial plans. Montano's panaghoy foundation scattered through the province stickers bearing the actor's face as if he needs more publicity. Running mate is still hazy and I can't name names simply because I can't think of anyone within the party who could defy Aumentado nor Chatto.

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