CENTRAL LUZON OBSERVER

The recently held general poll automated election by COMELEC's saw Umalis of Nueva Ecija province beating the Josons by a wide margin. The Umalis captured the office of the provincial governor and vice governor, the provincial council by a majority of 8 to 2.

In the city and municipal level, the Josons proved they are still a political force to reckon with, maintaining their traditional local bailiwicks, Josie Joson won over Renator Diaz as representative of the 1st District of the province replacing her brother-in-law Edno Joson. Edno Joson's son Rey Joson was one of two board members who won for Joson's BALANE party. Boyet Joson prevailed over retired Police Col. Peter Hizon as mayor of Quezon, their hometown.

Boyito Dizon, son-in-law of Rep. Edno Joson, retained as mayor of Guimba,  Arvin Salonga, hardly conquered his tough rival former mayor Balagtas of San Antonio.

Aside the Joson clan who won some of their loyal political allies maintained their hold of their position, this includes, Mayor Gamilla of Bongabon; Mayor Capinpin of Palayan City; Mayor Angeles of Santa Rosa; and Mayor Elan Nagaño of San Leonardo.

With almost majority in all section of the provincial political post controlled by the Umalis it is expected by their constituent that they will now deliver their long promise of overall political and economic development for the people and province of Nueva Ecija.