Political observers urge Pelayo, Yabut to compromise

Political observers urge Pelayo, Yabut to compromise

By Bro. Herbert P. Mapiles

CANDABA – Political observers urged two of the top officials in this town to enter into a compromise agreement about their plan in the coming 2013 elections.

“They cannot be both congressmen at the same time.   Worse, they might find their heads on the ground with the current congressional dynasty laughing upon them,” Crisostomo Padilla, a retired public school teacher here said.

He added that with the recent development on the growing endorsement and support pouring in behalf of Mayor Jerry Pelayo on his congressional plan, he is in the best position to snatch the congressional seat from the ‘Bondocs.’

The other day Vice President Jejomar Binay publicly expressed his all out support on the supposed candidacy of Pelayo as congressman.

Earlier, Kapampangan business magnate Manny V. Pangilinan stated that he will stand behind Pelayo’s political plan on 2013. .

Pangilinan even addressed Pelayo as future congressman of the Fourth District of Pampanga in one of the occasions attended by officials of the provincial government.

Apparently, Pelayo appeared to be enjoying the support of all the mayors within the stretch of Pampanga River.  

Meanwhile, Board Member Ricardo Yabut, a well love public servant and known for his charisma,  is also eyeing the congressional seat with his slogan,” Basta Yabut, aabot.”

Yabut declared that he is ready to slug it out with Pelayo and the brother of graduating incumbent Congresswoman Anna York Bondoc-Sagum – Rimpy Bondoc who once held the position.

“One of them must give way. The better option is Pelayo to run for congress, Yabut for Candaba mayor should he decided not to seek re-election in the provincial board.

It can be noted that the congressional seat in the 4th district of the province has been in the possession of the Bondoc family for more than 20 years – from the  late Congressman Emigdio Bondoc to  former Congressman Rimpy,  then subsequently  inherited by   incumbent Congresswoman Anna York  Bondoc-Sagum.