- Davao City mayor’s spokesman said Digong’s foes tried to suppress rally in Camiguin
- Tactics include cutting off of electricity and sound system in the political rally venue
- He points to the island’s ruling LP-affiliated political family as the culprit
MANILA, Philippines – They are throwing everything but the kitchen sink?
According to Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman Peter Laviña, opponents of the Davao City mayor in Camiguin attempted to stop his supporters from attending a political rally on the island on Wednesday, March 23.
“Vehicles with Duterte stickers and posters were forced to the back of the line at the pier in Balingoan (in Misamis Oriental). The electrical connection at the Mambajao Freedom Park was cut, and homes nearby have been warned not to allow connection to the Duterte team,” he told the Philippine Daily Inquirer. “The sound system was also pulled out even though organizers had already paid for it. The owners were reportedly told they would not be allowed to do business in Camiguin if they do not comply. A sound system had to be rented from Cagayan de Oro City.”
Laviña pointed out opponents also threatened locals and vendors with repercussions should they attend.
“They were told to be delisted from 4Ps, PhilHealth, and scholarship programs,” he said. “Market vendors were also told they would no longer be allowed to sell if they attend the rally.”
As to the culprits, Laviña said the demolition job bore the handiwork of the Romualdo family who are known to be supporting Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas’ bid.
“Traditional politics is reigning in Camiguin, and we need to expose this ugly side of the island,” he said. “The LGU is making it hard for us to hold a rally. But more than that, it is making it hard for the people of the beautiful island of Camiguin who want real change.”
Jurdin Jesus Romualdo is the current governor of Camiguin. His wife, Ma. Luisa is the mayor of Mambajao. Their son, Xavier Jesus is the island province’s representative.
As proof of their affiliation, Laviña later shared on his Facebook a picture of Roxas and Xavier Jesus together at an apparent political gathering.
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