Former Commonwealth Ports Authority manager for Rota, Thomas A. Manglona, said he is running for a House of Representatives seat representing Rota in the 2014 general elections.<\/p>\n
As of yesterday, Manglona has yet to choose the political party he will be a part of.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been thinking about running for office for the longest time. I want to contribute more to the island of Rota. These are very challenging times and I really want to offer my help,\u201d Manglona told Saipan Tribune in a phone interview.<\/p>\n
Thomas Manglona, the youngest brother of Sen. Paul A. Manglona (Ind-Rota), was terminated from his post as CPA Rota manager in April 2012. He officially vacated his post on May 9 of that year.<\/p>\n
Thomas Manglona\u2019s campaign manager is Vianney B. Hocog, the brother of Senate vice president Victor Hocog (R-Rota).<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is time to remove the political divide and to come together to work for the people,\u201d Hocog separately said.<\/p>\n
Rep. Teresita Santos (R-Rota) is also seeking re-election and so far, her known opponent is Thomas Manglona.<\/p>\n
Sen. Paul Manglona, who returned to the Senate after a Supreme Court ruling on vacancy appointment on the heels of former senator Juan Ayuyu\u2019s conviction over fruit bat smuggling, is also reportedly running in November 2014.<\/p>\n
Also seeking re-election is Sen. Jovita Taimanao (Ind-Rota). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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