The son of Bacolod Mayor Monico Puentevella, Councilor Claudio Puentevella said yesterday that is father is open to alliances with different personalities, when asked about a possible tandem between his father and former vice mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson.

The councilor claimed that Sayson, of the Nationalist People's Coalition, is on speaking terms with the mayor and that they are open to any alliances. They have open communication up to now, he said.

Meanwhile, Councilor El Cid Familiaran, who ran under the Magnificent Seven, said he can seek re-election since he still has one term left if ever he does not receive any offers, either from the camp of Bacolod Rep. Evelio Leonardia or Mayor Monico Puentevella.

Familiaran said he has not received any formal invitation from either group. He is still independent since he does not belong to any party.

He has no idea about the political plans of former vice mayor Renecito Novero, who heads the Magnificent Seven, since he has not made any announcement even during his recent birthday.

Meanwhile, Familiaran denied reports that his wife, Portia Familiaran has been placed on floating status after she was seen together with other department heads at the birthday celebration of Leonardia on July 10.

Familiaran said Portia is still acting Citywide Market Superintendent.*CGS

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