Victor Perete returns as mayor of Daraga in Albay
Victor Perete —Photo from his Facebook page
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines – Victor Perete was proclaimed winner of the mayoral race in Daraga town in Albay early Tuesday, May 13.
Based on the 9 a.m. partial results from the Commission on Elections, Perete received 36,339 votes while his rival, Lhal Baldo, wife of detained Mayor Carlwyn, got 34,001 votes.
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In 2019, Perete also beat Carlwyn and Gertrudes Batocabe, widow of slain Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe.
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In 2022, Perete lost his bid for a second term.
For vice mayor, Love Ruiz was also proclaimed winner with 34,503 votes, against Jungie Jaucian’s 33,455 votes.
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