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11 Ilocos Sur mayors endorse Ryan Singson to replace brod

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Manila, Philippines - Eleven mayors of the first congressional district of Ilocos Sur have endorsed the candidacy of Vigan City Vice Mayor Ryan Singson to replace his older brother former congressman Ronald Singson, who was forced to resign after being convicted of drug trafficking in Hong Kong.

The 30-year-old Ryan Singson will run under Bileg, the local party of Lakas, Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson told The STAR yesterday.

“I cannot do anything. He is the one being endorsed by the mayors and barangay leaders,” Gov. Singson said.

He said the endorsement prompted him to allow his youngest son to run for congressman in the special election to be held on May 28.

Ryan Singson ran and won unopposed as Vigan City vice mayor in last year’s polls.

“Even local opponents in Vigan have expressed support for Ryan,” Gov. Singson said.

He said formal proclamation will follow once the campaign period starts.

He added that Ronald Singson is likely to be freed in January 2012 for good behavior after serving half of his 18-month jail term.      

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ILOCOS SUR GOV

LAKAS

RONALD SINGSON

RYAN SINGSON

SINGSON

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VIGAN CITY VICE MAYOR RYAN SINGSON

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