BOPK’s mayoral candidate Nestor Archival Sr. (left) and vice mayoral candidate Tomas Osmeña (proper) throughout the submitting of their COCs on Tuesday, October 8. | CDN Digital Picture/ Pia Piquero
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aspirants underneath the Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on the Comelec Cebu Metropolis Workplace on Tuesday, October 8.
They have been among the many final day filers for the 2025 midterm elections.
Like the opposite political teams, BOPK members led by former Mayor Tomas Osmeña, first convened for a Mass on Tuesday morning.
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After they acquired blessings, the group then trooped to the Comelec workplace at round 1 p.m. to submit their COCs.
A few of their supporters, who have been sporting blue and yellow coloured T-shirts, have been already within the space, ready for them to arrived. Loud cheers and chants have been heard as members of the BOPK slate entered the Comelec workplace.
After they left the Comelec workplace, the group then gathered on the conference corridor of Mariner’s Court docket close to Pier 1 to be with their supporters.
BOPK is aiming for a robust political comeback after most of their candidates, together with their mayoral guess, former councilor Margot Osmeña, misplaced within the 2022 elections.
This time, the group is having Councilor Nestor Archival Sr. for mayor and former mayor Osmeña for vice mayor.
Key points
Archival, in an interview on Tuesday, expressed confidence that they’ve the general public’s help. He stated their marketing campaign will give attention to key points affecting Cebu Metropolis residents like site visitors, flooding, and housing.
He additionally talked about of BOPK’s advocacy for clear governance and famous that the celebration stays sturdy and targeted on delivering providers to the folks reasonably than for private acquire.
“The sting is the help. BOPK continues to be alive, very a lot alive, and we’re banking on the folks supporting us—for good governance, for path. Ang serbisyo para sa masa, dili sa bulsa, and we want change para sa kauswagan sa syudad sa Sugbo,” he stated.
Honest election
In the meantime, Archival addressed his opponents as he known as for the conduct of a sincere and honest elections on Might 12, 2025.
He talked about of the necessity to act ethically and keep away from the misuse of presidency assets for political acquire.
“That is an election. Ang ako lang, we are going to make this honest play. Ang angay buhaton, maoy buhaton. Ug naay assets sa gobyerno, nga dili angay gamiton sa politika, hinaot maoy buhaton sa atong kauban sa posisyon,” Archival stated.
Earlier on Tuesday, members of the Kusug-Panaghiusa group, led by appearing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, additionally crowded the Comelec Cebu Metropolis Workplace to file their COCs.
Right here is BOPK’s slate for 2025 elections:
Mayor: Nestor Archival Sr.
Vice Mayor: Tomas Osmeña
North District:
Congresswoman: Mary Ann de los Santos
Councilors:
Alvin Dizon
Sisinio “Bebs” Andales
Alvin Arcilla
Atty. Mat Medalle
Atty. Manuel Gordon
Nyza Archival
Jingjing Cadungog
Dr. Boy Labella
South District:
Congressman: Bebot Abellanosa
Councilors:
Paul Labra
Roberto “Bob” Cabarubias
Rocky Alcoseba
Michelle Abella
Eugenio “Jun” Gabuya Jr.
Boyet Ocampo
Ian Osmeña
Jose Abellanosa
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