The candidates in my City / District

I'm a registered voter in Barangay Kaligayahan, which is situated in the 5th district (one of the two newest districts) of Quezon City.

Since the start of the local election campaign, I hadn't checked who the candidates are until now.

For Mayor:

1. Henry Samonte;
2. Herbert Bautista;
3. Johnny Chang.

For Vice Mayor:

1. Ma. Josefina Belmonte;
2. Rolando Jota.

For Representative:

1. Alfred Vargas
2. Annie Rosa Susano
3. Dante Liban
4. Isagani Oro

For Councilors (six seats):

1. Aileen Papin
2. Alicia Herrera
3. Allan Francisco
4. Anjo Yllana
5. Arnold Francisco
6. Carlito Bernardino
7. Chona Rellosa
8. Enrico Serrano
9. Eric Medina
10. Francis Camacho
11. Godofredo Liban II
12. Ismael Mathay IV
13. Jerwin Ejercito
14. Jesus Dungca
15. Jose Visaya
16. Julienne Medalla
17. Karl Edgar Castelo
18. Ma. Kristine Fider
19. Mary Ann Tobias
20. Marvina Liban
21. Michelle Umali
22. Nicanor John Reyes IV
23. Nilo Biglang-Awa
24. Pepe Leguarda
25. Retchel Go
26. Reynaldo Miranda, Jr.
27. Rolando Galura
28. Roy Bustamante
29. Susy Gaspar
30. Walter Jimenez
31. Zenaida Montellano

Who shall I vote?

Well, the incumbent Mayor and the incumbent Vice Mayor have my votes.  I'm against political dynasty; but, there's no other choice for the Vice Mayor.

For representative, I might go for the former Congressman Dante Liban.

For councilors, I've two in mind as of today. They are the Chairman of our Barangay, Rey Miranda, and the Chairman of the adjacent Barangay Pasong Putik, Jess Dungca.

Election 2013 - process of selection & elimination

So, I've chosen my first 6 senatoriables through the process of selection:

1. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel;
2. Edward Hagedorn;
3. Grace Poe-Llamanzares;
4. Ramon Magsaysay Jr.;
5. Richard “Dick” Gordon;
6. Teodoro “Teddy” Casiño.

And, there are still 27 candidates more to choose from.  This time, I've done the process of elimination.

First, I'm against political dynasty; thus, I'm striking out the following:

1. Alan Peter Cayetano - the brother of Sen. Pia Cayetano;
2. Cynthia Villar - the wife of Sen. Manny Villar;
3. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito - the son of Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and Mayor Guia Gomez, and half-brother of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada;
4. Juan Edgardo Angara - the son of Sen. Edgardo Angara;
5. Juan Ponce “Jack” Enrile Jr. - the son of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile;
6. Margarita “Tin-Tin” Cojuangco - the Aunt of President Noynoy Aquino;
7. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay - the daughter of Vice President Jojo Binay, sister of Mayor Junjun Binay and Congresswoman Abigail Binay;
8. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV - the cousin of President Noynoy Aquino.

Eight (8) candidates are stricken out; and, there are 19 more to consider:

1. Antonio Trillanes IV;
2. Aquilino Martin "Koko" Pimentel III;
3. Baldomero Falcone;
4. Christian Señeres;
5. Ernesto Maceda;
6. Eduardo "Eddie" Villanueva;
7. Francis “Chiz” Escudero;
8. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan;
9. Greco Antonious Beda Belgica;
10. John Carlos De Los Reyes;
11. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri;
12. Loren Legarda;
13. Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal;
14. Maria Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay;
15. Marwil Llasos;
16. Ramon Montaño;
17. Ricardo Penson;
18. Rizalito David;
19. Samson Alcantara;

Could you help me choose or eliminate?

If the election were held today . . .

I'd vote for six (6) candidates only, namely:

1. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel;
2. Edward Hagedorn;
3. Grace Poe-Llamanzares;
4. Ramon Magsaysay Jr.;
5. Richard “Dick” Gordon;
6. Teodoro “Teddy” Casiño.

I'm still thinking whether I'd complete my list to twelve or not.  Anyway, there's a month to go to consider who among the remaining 27 candidates to include in my list.

Whether your list is complete or not, on election day, let's go out and vote!  It's our right!  And, don't waste that right.