Congressman Eufrocino "Dodong" Codilla
THE political landscape in Leyte 4th District may radically change after the May elections as re-electionist Rep. Eufrocino M. Codilla Sr. sets to get the support of five mayoralty candidates out of the six towns. This was learned during the Congressman’s 74th birthday bash which was attended by two incumbent town mayors.
Mayors Marcos Antonio Solaña of Merida and Sixto de la Victoria of Albuera were among the congressman’s well-wishers last Jan. 1. The two used to be allied with the rival Locsin camp as Rep. Codilla did not enjoy any support from any one of the six town mayors in 4th District in his past two terms as lawmaker. But this is seen to change considering that most incumbent mayors are last termers with no worthy successors. This gives the Codilla-backed candidates an edge over those who dislike the solon.
In Kananga for instance, Rep. Codilla’s son Eming is expected to win hands down against incumbent Vice Mayor Marciano Nahine. In Isabel, retired army general Saturnino M. Medina who was supposed to be the anointed successor of Mayor Roberto P. Fuentes will run under Rep. Codilla. He heads the security force of Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Co. in Isabel which is the most important town of 4th District with the presence of an industrial estate.
In Palompon, underdog Vice Mayor Eulogio “Yoly” Tupa is expected to get the sympathy votes over Mayor Marcelo Oñate, whose dwindling popularity is pulling down. Tupa will run with former mayoral candidate Atty. Lloyd Surigao. Mayor Oñate is also hounded by defections of able leaders led by Provincial Board Member Herville Pajaron and a number of barangay captains. In fact, Palompon had the biggest contingent among the supporters that attended Rep. Codilla’s party. This leaves only Matag-ob town under Mayor Michael Torrevillas, a relative of the Locsins.
One of the barangay captains in Palompon who switched loyalty to Rep. Codilla is Romulo Lamoste of Belen. According to him, he and his kagawads joined the Codilla camp after Mayor Oñate did not keep his word of supporting the Congressman. “Ming-ingon (si Oñate) nga kon mapilde si (Albert Mitchel) Locsin niadtong 2004 election, mobalhin na kami og suporta kang Codilla. Wala man kana nila tumana,” he said. Lamoste described his defection as a right move he did not regret because Rep. Codilla repaired the road in their barangay which was inaccessible to vehicles. “Ang usa gud ka sapa, ka-20 namo tabokon,” he said adding: “Sukad nga natawo ko sa Belen, wala gyo’y karsada, unya si Codilla ra gyod ang nakapahimo og karsada dinhi sa among dapit.” Another barangay captain, Feliciano Rodado of San Roque said the economy of their village was boosted by the projects poured by Rep. Codilla. These include a farm-to-market road, concrete pavement and water system. Because of this, the congressman is expected to finally win in Palompon take along with him Tupa and Atty. Surigao to victory.
Mayors Marcos Antonio Solaña of Merida and Sixto de la Victoria of Albuera were among the congressman’s well-wishers last Jan. 1. The two used to be allied with the rival Locsin camp as Rep. Codilla did not enjoy any support from any one of the six town mayors in 4th District in his past two terms as lawmaker. But this is seen to change considering that most incumbent mayors are last termers with no worthy successors. This gives the Codilla-backed candidates an edge over those who dislike the solon.
In Kananga for instance, Rep. Codilla’s son Eming is expected to win hands down against incumbent Vice Mayor Marciano Nahine. In Isabel, retired army general Saturnino M. Medina who was supposed to be the anointed successor of Mayor Roberto P. Fuentes will run under Rep. Codilla. He heads the security force of Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Co. in Isabel which is the most important town of 4th District with the presence of an industrial estate.
In Palompon, underdog Vice Mayor Eulogio “Yoly” Tupa is expected to get the sympathy votes over Mayor Marcelo Oñate, whose dwindling popularity is pulling down. Tupa will run with former mayoral candidate Atty. Lloyd Surigao. Mayor Oñate is also hounded by defections of able leaders led by Provincial Board Member Herville Pajaron and a number of barangay captains. In fact, Palompon had the biggest contingent among the supporters that attended Rep. Codilla’s party. This leaves only Matag-ob town under Mayor Michael Torrevillas, a relative of the Locsins.
One of the barangay captains in Palompon who switched loyalty to Rep. Codilla is Romulo Lamoste of Belen. According to him, he and his kagawads joined the Codilla camp after Mayor Oñate did not keep his word of supporting the Congressman. “Ming-ingon (si Oñate) nga kon mapilde si (Albert Mitchel) Locsin niadtong 2004 election, mobalhin na kami og suporta kang Codilla. Wala man kana nila tumana,” he said. Lamoste described his defection as a right move he did not regret because Rep. Codilla repaired the road in their barangay which was inaccessible to vehicles. “Ang usa gud ka sapa, ka-20 namo tabokon,” he said adding: “Sukad nga natawo ko sa Belen, wala gyo’y karsada, unya si Codilla ra gyod ang nakapahimo og karsada dinhi sa among dapit.” Another barangay captain, Feliciano Rodado of San Roque said the economy of their village was boosted by the projects poured by Rep. Codilla. These include a farm-to-market road, concrete pavement and water system. Because of this, the congressman is expected to finally win in Palompon take along with him Tupa and Atty. Surigao to victory.
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