EXECUTIVE BRIEF

Province of Catanduanes
July 2012

1. Political Families/ Power Brokers a. Governor Joseph Cua (NP) b. Congressman Cesar V Sarmiento (LP) c. Mayor Jose Alberto II of Virac (NPC) 2. Governor Elect GOVERNOR CONGRESSMAN MAYOR : JOSEPH C. CUA : CESAR V. SARMIENTO : JOSE ALBERTO II - Lone District

3. Possible Opposition on 2013 Mid-Term National Election Gubernatorial Post None as of this report Congressional Post Vice Governor Jose Bong Teves Jr. (LAKAS KAMPI CMD) Mayoralty Post Joseph Jas Santiago (NPC) 4. Assessment Absence of strong opponent for the highest post of the province gives Governor Cua greater chance to be re-elected. 5. For reference

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