BARONDA TOPS SURVEY

Jam-jam widens lead over rivals for Congress

ILOILO City – Congressional candidate Julienne “Jam-jam” Baronda widened her lead over two opponents in a survey conducted by the Manila-based survey firm AccuPoll. The result was released only recently. Baronda led with 45 percent – 10 percent higher than incumbent Councilor Joshua Alim’s 35 percent. Former councilor Perla Zulueta was a far third with nine percent.

“This is humbling,” says formerIloilo City councilor Juelienne Baronda, referring to her strong showing in a recent survey for the city’s congressional seat despite“not physically present for the last eight years.” “The Ilonggosare more aware that I am back and I am running to be their firstcongresswoman,” she says.