South Cotabato —Signaling a political shift in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, elected officials from the nine (9) municipalities formalized their allegiance on Monday to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).
The roster includes Parang Mayor Cahar Ibay, Vice Mayor Adanan Biruar, Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Marshal Sinsuat, Vice Mayor Raida Sinsuat, Buldon Mayor Pahmia Manalao, Vice Mayor Abolais Manalao, Northern Kabuntalan Mayor Ramil Dilangalen, Sultan Mastura Mayor Zulficar Panda, as well as the mayors of Upi, Kabuntalan, Barira, and Matanog.
PFP President, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr, presided over the oathtaking ceremony in Koronadal City, underscoring the party's growing influence in the region.
Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua was also present expressing his support to the new members. Vice Governor Abdulnasser Abas and Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao were also in attendance, along with other party members and officials from the province.
This development could have far-reaching impacts on the local political landscape, reshaping alliances and strategies as the upcoming election season looms. | Che Vicente
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