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TACLOBAN CITY ? The political clans will still dominate politics in Eastern Visayas with some former elected officials running again for office and others who are on their last terms eyeing other elective positions.
In Tacloban City, former mayor Alfredo ?Bejo? Romualdez announced on Thursday his desire to run in next year's elections. He was the latest among members of prominent political clans in the region to signify an intention to seek public office.
Romualdez, in his mid-70s, said he will run as vice mayor under the slate of his son, incumbent Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez, who earlier made known his intention to seek reelection in 2010.
The elder Romualdez cited his desire to make the city council of Tacloban "one of the best in the country" as among his reasons for making a political comeback. The former city mayor also cited completition of unfinished projects.
It was during the last year of Romualdez nine-year term that the astrodome and modern bus terminal were built and the city's first traffic lights were installed.
He admitted though that their family was consolidating their political force to help the candidacy of Ilocos Rep. Ferdinand ?Bongbong? Romualdez Marcos, who is seeking a seat in the Senate. Bongbong is a son of his elder sister, former first lady Imelda R. Marcos. inquirer
