Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of the 1st district of Negros Oriental has reiterated her intention to run for governor of Negros Oriental in the forthcoming local and national elections in 2013.
On a scale of 10, Rep. Limkaichong rated the probability of herself running for governor in 2013 at 8.
In an interview, Limkaichong confirmed that she is considering Dr. Mark Macias as her probable vice gubernatorial tandem.
The 1st District solon said she believes that Mark Macias, son of the late Gov. Emilio Macias II, has the competence, integrity, and sincerity, among other qualifications, in running the affairs of the Provincial Board.
Limkaichong said everything is running smoothly in her sorties all over the Province together with Macias, and that the people are very receptive of their tandem.
However, a lot of things can still happen from today up to the filing period for candidacies, adding that Macias can also run as Board Member.
In Dumaguete City, Limkaichong said she maintains good relationships with Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria, a member of the Nationalist People’s Coalition, but considered an ally of the Liberal Party to which she belongs.
“Personally, my stand is, if we have a good relationship with the present set of officials, why rock the boat?” she added.
Unless a mayor is hostile against the group, then probably it is now “a matter of strategy,” Limkaichong pointed out. (PNA/ JFP/Juancho Gallarde)
