Bobby Cristobal News Today

When a candidate is expelled from office as a result of a disqualification case, it's the second-in-command who usually takes over, not a defeated election opponent. The Comelec's ruling fails to thoroughly explain why it did the opposite.

Disqualified governor Noel Rosal asks groups who have been with him and his wife, Mayor Geraldine Rosal, in their journey to 'continue praying' for them. 'Once again the battle is not yet over,' he says.

'Trust the Supreme Court as the last arbiter of the law of the land. The justices will hear your voices and respect our democracy,' says Legazpi Mayor Geraldine Rosal's husband Noel

Former congressman and 2022 Legazpi, Albay mayoral race second placer Alfredo Garbin Jr. is poised to succeed the disqualified Geraldine Rosal in city hall

SERVING HONESTLY. Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal during the 124th year of Independence Day and 63rd Legazpi City Charter Day on Sunday (June 12, 2022) at Penaranda Park in the Old Albay District. The events started with the Holy Mass at the Albay Cathedral, followed by a parade of troops, a flag-raising ceremony, and then the release of freedom doves and balloons. (Photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal has prodded other newly-elected officials and concerned gov...

NEW LEGAZPI MAYOR. The Legazpi City Board of Canvassers proclaims the new mayor, Geraldine Rosal (in white), at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation inside the City Hall compound on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). Rosal garnered 57,687 votes against her rival Lawyer Alfredo Garbin who got 57,137 votes, showing a slim margin of 550 votes. (Photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - The Legazpi City Board of Canvassers (LCBOC) proclaimed the newly elected mayor and re-elected vice mayor here on Tuesday. Gerald...

HOPE FOR PEACE. Local candidates in Legazpi City release doves as symbols of peace during an interfaith prayer rally and covenant signing for peaceful elections on Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2022). The event held at the Legazpi City Convention Center was attended by city residents, and local government officials and employees. (PNA photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Local candidates here for the May 9 elections participated in a covenant signing Wednesday night to signify their desire to make the ...