Ex-guv Kho eyes return to Masbate Capitol in 2016 With his fierce rival, dismissed Masbate Gov. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete seemingly out of the question, former governor and local political kingpin Antonio Kho sees an easy victory in his return bid as the province governor. Kho is running again for governor under the Nacionalista Party with Dr. Oscar Acuesta as his running mate for vice governor.... READ FULL ARTICLE
Masbateños fear bloody poll as four bets vie for gubernatorial post An acquitted murder suspect, an incarcerated governor, a son-in-law of an assassinated congressman, and an acting governor are vying for the gubernatorial post of Masbate in the 2016 elections. And this seemingly colorful cast of characters has started to worry a group of Masbateños who fear that next year’s elections in the island province will, again,... READ FULL ARTICLE