Mar-Leni a ‘perfect’ team, says ‘Ate Vi’ Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto has only one word to describe the tandem of Mar Roxas and Camarines Sur 3rd District Rep. Leni Robredo: perfect. The outgoing governor spoke in a political gathering in Lipa City where she expressed her support to the Liberal Party (LP) candidates. “If they win, Roxas will serve as the country’s... READ FULL ARTICLE
Mark Leviste loves being Guv Vi’s new Ding He’s the second-generation sidekick to the original Darna. Vice Governor Mark Leviste could not hide his inner Vilmanian whenever he sees his partner-in-crime Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. Among the perks of working closely with the Star for All Seasons is having his magazine issue autographed by Ate Vi during work, minus the hassle of lining... READ FULL ARTICLE
‘Ate Vi’ won’t leave Batangas; seeks House seat instead True to her word, outgoing Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto is not seeking a higher office in the 2016 elections: she will run instead as representative of the new Lipa City congressional district. The actress-turned-politician has filed her certificate of candidacy on October 15 as a Liberal Party (LP) candidate. Her opponent is Bernadette Sabili of... READ FULL ARTICLE
Coming soon? Batangas-Mindoro floating bridge It’s like the road version of the latest Apple product. Southern Luzon politikos are in talks to build a superhighway that will bridge Oriental Mindoro and Batangas. Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Oriental Mindoro Gov. Alfonso Umali are now finalizing plans for a 15-kilometer highway to be built on water. The cost: at least $1.2... READ FULL ARTICLE
It’s official: Mark Leviste is LP’s anointed one in Batangas He has been crowned to succeed Guv Vi. Incumbent Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste has been formally named as the Liberal Party’s bet as governor next year. The administration party has endorsed the young politiko to succeed Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, who has maxed out her three terms. She is being eyed to be the running... READ FULL ARTICLE