Manila Bulletin

Suluanos go for Roxas

- By NONOY E LACSON

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Politician­s in Sulu province have made up their minds this early and vowed full support for the presidenti­al bid of former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas.

Sulu Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan said he will personally campaign and ensure the victory of Roxas in Sulu province.

Key political leaders in Sulu have joined Tan to ensure a Roxas victory.

Tan, who is running for governor in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) enjoys the support of his constituen­ts who benefits from his generosity.

Observers say Tan will pose a real challenge to incumbent ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman who is running for the same post.

Hataman is being fielded by the Liberal Party.

Tan told the Manila Bulletin that if he wins, he will strengthen the basic services and support for the people in the region.

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