Ilocos Sur bets sign peace pact

By Freddie G. Lazaro

VIGAN CITY — At least 70 candidates running for different positions in the province have signed a peace covenant initiated by the police in coordination with the clergy to ensure the holding of honest, orderly, and peaceful elections this coming May 10.

The signing ceremony was held after the mass celebrated by Archbishop Ernesto A. Salgado at the Saint Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Vigan City last Tuesday March 23.

Deputy National Security Adviser Luis “Chavit” Singson, who is again seeking the governorship of Ilocos Sur; Gov. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano, who slided down to run as vice governor; Vigan City Mayor Eva Marie Singson- Medina, and Candon City Mayor Allen G. Singson led the candidates in the signing of the peace covenant.

Witnessing the signing were Ilocos Sur Comelec Supervisor Atty. Marino Salas, Col. Rogelio Migote of the Philippine Army, members of the local media, the police and the clergy headed by Salgado.

Senior Supt. Eduardo A. Dopale, Ilocos Sur police director, disclosed that the signatories of the covenant were the candidates for governors, vice governors, congressmen, mayors and vice mayors from the 32 towns and two cities in Ilocos Sur.