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Amay
Bisaya throws first hat for "guv"
Manila
- With the 2010 polls two years away, Boholano actor Amay Bisaya has stirred the
first ripples in the political waters when he told the Chronicle he was contesting
the gubernatorial race.
The
veteran actor said he would represent the KBL Party (Imelda Wing) and KAMPI (Bong
Revilla group) and had reportedly voiced his intention to both last-termer Governor
Rico Aumentado and Boholano multi-awarded actor-director Cesar Montano.
Whatever
parties will support him, Bisaya says he will carry senator Bong Revilla who he
said is reportedly eyeing the vice-presidency.He mentioned it was Senator Revilla
who voluntarily defrayed the transfer of the remains of the late Boholano novel
singer Yoyoy Villame - in order to be seen by his province mates for the last
time.
Cesar
Montano has not made any official announcement regarding his political intentions
in Bohol. iN 2007, he was groomed by some Opposition groups to run against incumbent
Governor Aumentado. He was prevailed upon instead to run as senator under the
administration ticket.
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Montano remains
very visible in the province since after the 2007 polls. Political pundits have
placed him as potential candidate for either Governor or Congressman of the First
district as he hails from Baclayon town.
The
other names being floated for governorship is last-term First District Rep. Edgar
Chatto and Vice Governor Julius Herrera. Unlike Chatto, Herrera has the option
to run for the first district. | Bisaya
said that with his contacts in show business here and abroad - (including the
actor Chuck Norris), he intends to erect an Entertainment Capital (a small Hollywood)
near the foot of the famed Chocolate Hills.
Along
with his goal to attract investors in tourism and agriculture - the actor said
he hopes to give employment to Boholanos and prevent the exodus of talent and
skills as OFWs in other countries.
Amay
Bisaya was once closely identified with Mrs Imelda Marcos of the Kilusang Bagong
Lipunan (KBL). | 
