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The President’s son, Dato Arroyo, unlike his brother Rep. Mikey Arroyo, will not run unopposed in the Second District of Camarines Sur.

Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr., whose appointment to the Cabinet left the district seat vacant, confirmed that Mayor Abang Mabulo of San Fernando town is bent on challenging Dato in the May 14 election.

Mabulo, in his early 40s, is a three-term mayor, and is describing himself as a full-blooded Bicolano.

Andaya, the acknowledged kingpin of the district, said charges of Dato’s being a carpetbagger would certainly be raised by the opponents, but he is confident that it would not wash. He pointed out Dato speaks the native tongue, having made Camarines Sur his virtual home since 1995.

He believes that Mabulo does not pose any serious threat to Dato. He pointed out that all mayors in the district are supporting the bid of Dato for the district seat in Congress.

--Efren Danao

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