Mariano DLG Fajardo, an independent candidate, had filed his candidacy before the Commonwealth Election Commission for the special election for a vacant Precinct 3 seat in the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n
CEC executive director Julita Villagomez disclosed yesterday that Fajardo submitted his nominating petition and candidacy documents last Friday, making him the first candidate to do so.<\/p>\n
Villagomez said Fajardo was accompanied by his wife and his committee-to-elect.<\/p>\n
Fajardo landed ninth place among the 12 candidates for Precinct 3 during the general election last Nov. 13. There are six Precinct 3 seats. <\/p>\n
With the passing of representative Francisco D. Dela Cruz last month, a special election will be held on March 23 to fill the vacant seat.<\/p>\n
Dela Cruz landed fifth in the election.<\/p>\n
Rep. Edmund Villagomez, an independent, obtained the highest number of votes. Former representative Donald Cabrera Barcinas got the seventh position.<\/p>\n
As of last Jan. 28, there were 3,361 registered voters for Precinct 3. (Ferdie de la Torre)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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