Don Alfonso Tan for mayor?
WELL- KNOWN philanthropist tycoon, might Don Alfonso Tan consider throwing his hat in the political arena amidst the bickering of congressman Jerry Treñas and incumbent mayor Joe Espinosa III? What started as an insignificant mayor Jed Mabilog, sensing his declaration of interest to run for life was in danger – as his name the chief executive position in the was included in the narco list city has resulted to the alienation mentioned no less by President of the two. Rodrigo Duterte himself as one of
In the past, Jerry had told members the drug protectors – left in haste. of the media in a live interview he Well-meaning friends advised him was not keen on running again for to get out of the country at once as mayor, the position he held for nine he might step on a ticking bomb years in Iloilo City before he became scattered around the city. congressman. For him, he had done With no second t houghts, more than enough. Under his watch, Jed gathered his kids and wife the city was able to redeem its lost Marivic. They didn’t waste a single image as truly the City of Love. moment, packed their belongings
What made him change his to make adieu sans fanfare. The mind? Only he can answer that. only footprint he left was a memo
After all, only fools do not change informing his staff that he was their minds, goes the cliché. attending an official affair outside
Then vice mayor Joe Espinosa III, the country representing the City of however, by twist of fate, became Iloilo. But this made a lot of people, an instant mayor. Reportedly, at friends and enemies alike, to raise first he was reluctant. Never in his their eyebrows almost hitting the wildest dreams had he desired to city hall’s ceiling. become the city’s chief executive. The public demanded for the
His predecessor f o r mer truth. They were in a quandary. His office couldn’t make an official explanation lest they might create more confusion.
Now, Jed is nowhere to be found. According to the grapevine the former chief executive is hiding i n Timbuktu, a historic place somewhere in the Sahara Desert.
Is it really true that he tried to appear like a native African to conceal his identity? Of course this is an exaggerated theory.
But others are more bizarre, such as believing Jed had undergone cosmetic procedure erasing all the memories he had since birth.
If by chance there is a shade of truth on this entire premise, then there is nothing more painful as one becoming a prisoner of his own self. It could even be more tragic than facing the music with courage and dignity.
What if the arm of the law finds you guilty? So be it. What if you are proven innocent? Then hell, you can f_ _ k them all.
No wonder an i nfluential
group from the business sector is encouraging Don Alfonso Tan to run for mayor as the “Third Force.”
When before this political kingmaker successfully supported local candidates seeking his financial help, why not him now? Yes. Why not him?
After all, he has the resources, the wit, the vision, and the heart for public service. Don Alfonso Tan for mayor…
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