Two governor bets support Mar
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Two incumbent officials of Negros Oriental, who will contest the gubernatorial seat in the May 2016 polls, are supporting the bid of Liberal Party presidential standard-bearer Mar Roxas.

Archrivals Gov. Roel Degamo of the National People's Unity/Partido NegOrense and Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or., 2 nd District) of the Nationalist People's Coalition-Liberal Party alliance have announced their support to the former Interior and Local Government secretary, after the filing of their certificates of candidacy last week.

Both said on separate media interviews they believe in Roxas' leadership skills and that he is the best choice among all presidential candidates in next year's polls.

Still no poll watchlist
areas in NegOr: Aba
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

Provincial Election Supervisor Eddie Aba said there is still no election watchlist of areas (EWAS) in Negros Oriental that will be under close security and monitoring, in line with the May 9, 2016 presidential and national elections.

He said he is depending on the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army in the province to make their recommendations on which areas shall be included in the watchlist.

He said he will officially convene the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Council at the start of the election period on January 10, 2016.

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