Hole of Justice
by Peter G. Jimenea Equity of the Incumbent
The perception that Gov. Arthur Defensor will transfer to the Liberal Party is most likely to happen. Despite the animosity existing between him and Sen. Franklin Drilon, a peace-talk can do a miracle knowing the two had a sad story that won’t go away.
It can be traced back to the juicy position of the Secretary of Labor during the time of former Pres. Corazon Aquino. It could have been for King Arthur but then Executive Secretary Drilon gave it to Ruben Torres. Now you know what that means!
But in politics there are no permanent friends or enemies only permanent interest. Thus, I predict the eventual reconciliation of the two Ilonggos before the upcoming 2013 election. This is not good however for Niel Tupas Sr. who had long planned his return to the Kingdom by the River as governor.
The entry of Defensor with the Liberal Party could be good for Sen. Drilon. This may also be an assurance of his solid political leadership among kingpins and warlord of the province. What about its consequences? I just hope this beautiful dream is not a nightmare for the others.
Once Gov. Defensor decides to join the Liberal Party, for sure, as a pre condition, he is entitled to seek a reelection. Because of the equity of the incumbent, this would surely deprive the elder Tupas his dream of a comeback and rule once again the Kingdom by the River in 2013.
The Tupas family has already control of the Fifth District and their patriarch has gained a foothold in the Fourth. This was proven last election when he ran for Congress against Cong. Ferj Biron. On the other hand, the parameter of King Oca’s turf is only confined in First District of Iloilo.
Without the Tupas interference, the unbroken Defensor-Garin tandem in 2013 elections would ensure the warlord from the First District that in the event King Arthur resigns in 2016, a member of the Garin family could eventually become a ruler of the Kingdom by the River.
This is not good for King Niel Sr. But peace must stay that Sen. Drilon must offer an appointive but enticing position the King will accept. If not, another option is to run for Congress in the Fourth District against Mayor Hernan Biron Sr. or son Biron, Jr. the vice mayor of Dumangas town.
There is a growing public belief that the planned transfer of Gov. Defensor to the Liberal Party is handiwork of King Oca. He is probably alarmed by the expanding empire of King Niel in the province and fears to affect his foothold in the nearby municipalities of his turf. In fact, Lex Tupas the youngest son, has already invaded the city as member of the city council.
No wonder if all the Garins will join the fray in 2013 to stay in tune for 2016. King Oca may field his wife or daughter-in-law for vice governor and/or board member vice versa. His vice governor son Richard, may settle for mayor of Guimbal and his daughter Sharon, mayor of the town will run for Congress.
If the transfer of Defensor to the Liberal Party pushes through, King Niel has no choice but to abide with the ruling on “equity of the incumbent.” The Tupas are now “in sequenter” - not in the proper order of succession. King Niel may run for Congress in the Fourth District, but is the prize at stake in that war more worthy than the Capitol battles he had been fighting for?
Here’s something for coffee habituates. A neophyte politician wants to challenge Cong. “Boboy” Syjuco but failed to get the nod of Sen. Drilon who prefers Mayor Kadz of Pavia, Iloilo. So he went straight to the temple of gods at the northern part of the island for a blessing. A bright boy indeed, good luck Jojo!
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