Unopposed Singson kin swap posts as Ilocos Sur gov, vice gov
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Unopposed Singson kin swap posts as Ilocos Sur gov, vice gov
Jaehwa Bernardo,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 10, 2022 03:15 PM PHT
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Updated May 10, 2022 03:16 PM PHT

MANILA – The Singson family has reaffirmed its hold on Ilocos Sur, with two members swapping the province’s top elective posts after running unopposed.
MANILA – The Singson family has reaffirmed its hold on Ilocos Sur, with two members swapping the province’s top elective posts after running unopposed.
After occupying their respective posts for three consecutive terms, Governor Ryan Singson and his uncle, Vice Governor Jerry, will be switching positions. Both were unchallenged in the polls, meaning they only needed one vote to be declared winner.
After occupying their respective posts for three consecutive terms, Governor Ryan Singson and his uncle, Vice Governor Jerry, will be switching positions. Both were unchallenged in the polls, meaning they only needed one vote to be declared winner.
Jerry got 313,232 votes while Ryan earned 325,807 votes, based on partial and unofficial results on Tuesday afternoon.
Jerry got 313,232 votes while Ryan earned 325,807 votes, based on partial and unofficial results on Tuesday afternoon.
Ryan is the son of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Chavit Singson, Jerry's brother.
Ryan is the son of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Chavit Singson, Jerry's brother.
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Aside from Ilocos Sur, other provinces with governor-vice governor tandems that ran unopposed include Agusan del Sur, Davao Occidental, Southern Leyte and Sulu, according to the ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group.
Aside from Ilocos Sur, other provinces with governor-vice governor tandems that ran unopposed include Agusan del Sur, Davao Occidental, Southern Leyte and Sulu, according to the ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group.
Overall, at least 845 local candidates ran unopposed in this year’s polls.
Overall, at least 845 local candidates ran unopposed in this year’s polls.
For live election results, see ABS-CBN News Halalan results.
For other updates, visit ABS-CBN News' live blog here.
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