The Incumbent Officials

Here are the present officials of the General Santos City:

Congressman:  Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. (South Cotabato)

Mayor: Antonino-Custodio, Darlene Magnolia R.

Vice Mayor: Banas, Shirlyn L.

Councilors:

1. Rivera, Ronnel C.
2. Bagonoc, Elizabeth B.
3. Dinopol, Vivencio
4. Atendido, Richard L.
5. Natividad, Nephtale P.
6. Leyson, Eduardo
7. Vicente, Dante S.
8. Llido, Virginia T.
9. Lagare III, Dominador S.
10. Oco, Marius Orlando A.
11. Santos, Margareth Rose N.
12. de Claro, Remus

Ex-officios:

President (ABC): Casabuena, Lulu

President (SK Federation):  Tablazon, Mac Alejandre M.

Of the present officials three belong to the opposition--Vice-Mayor Banas, Councilor Ronnel Rivera, and Dominador Lagare. For the upcoming 2013 elections, will the majority still be the majority? Or will the minority get more seats? Let's see. The greatest question perhaps is: Who will be the standard bearer of the opposition to run as mayor against Mayor Antonino?

Everybody will likely say that it's Councilor Rivera. He has the well-oiled machinery to run a campaign. But has he the accomplishments that makes him worthy for such position? Are accomplishments important at all to vie for the highest position in the city?

What do you think?