BACOLOD City – Lone District Rep. Evelio Leonardia said he has made a final decision for the 2016 elections amid mounting calls from supporters to challenge Mayor Monico Puentevella. But Leonardia declined to reveal his plan pending consultation with the Nationalist People’d Coalition in Manila. “I have made up my mind but I will announce it in due time,” Leonardia said. He will also meet with the local NPC members in the city to tell them of his decision before he makes his announcement. The Bacolod solon, who is serving his first term in Congress , said he had been going around listening to his constituents and their sentiments. He admitted that most of his supporters want him to return to City Hall. Bacolod City Vice-Mayor Greg Gasataya, a close ally of Leonardia, said he has been open to running for congressman if Leonardia decides to run for mayor. When asked about the possibility of Councilor El Cid Familiaran joining his group, Leonardia said “Any group for that matter would want to be with him, but we are very open to any possibility.” Familiaran, who won a city council seat as an independent candidate, expressed willingness to run for vice mayor Leonardia invites to join NPC. By: Dolly Yasa
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