DOTC Asst Sec Bobby Lastimoso celebrates natal day in Capiz
DAO, Capiz – Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Asst. Secretary Roberto “Bobby” Lastimoso recently celebrated his 65th birthday with the blessing of rest house and future political-headquarters in Dao last Sunday, January 4.
Lastimoso, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, was joined by Cesar Cobrador, brother of former Dao Vice Mayor Paterno Cobrador, and hundreds of supporters as well as political leaders in Capiz.
Lastimoso, who is also the general manager of Metro Rail Transit (MRT), manifested his intention to run as congressman in the second district of Capiz in 2010 local and national elections.
Cesar Cobrador, a top man of the AGAP partylist, is also said to oppose incumbent Dao Mayor Joselito “Bobo” Escutin in next year’s election.
Cobrador, who rose from rags to riches, is pushed by his supporters in Dao to run for the mayoralty post because they call for a change of leadership since the town had been dominated by the Escutin family for decades.
Cesar is the younger brother of former Dao Vice Mayor Paterno Cobrador who also served for several terms in the said municipality.
In their speeches during the blessing, Lastimoso said that he celebrated his birthday in 2nd district of Capiz as he wants to serve his fellow Capiceños. Lastimoso is a native of Mambusao, Capiz.
Meanwhile, the camp of incumbent Congressman Fredenil Castro said that they welcome Lastimoso in 2010 elections.
Castro, a last-termer solon, is reportedly pushing his wife Jane “Inday Baby” Castro as his successor for the congressional seat in the 2nd district of Capiz.
On the other hand, the Escutin camp also welcome Cobrador to run for mayoralty post in the 2010 elections.
Present during the blessing were: former Board Members Ronald Exmundo and Aldwin Cruz Am, incumbent Board Members Fritz Cruz Am and Rommel Lastimoso, former Vice Gov. Noede Villareal, former Tapaz ABC President James Glumalid, Cuartero Vice Mayor Lito Hijosa and former ABC President Digol Togoto, former Sapian Vice Mayor Jose Parojinog, Manolo Ortiz, Essex Quintia, William Uy, several former ex-village chiefs of Dao and many others.