New governor takes office in Sugbo
Uncensored, Unapologetic, Unhinged: Pamela Baricuatro's Triumphant Proclamation
Pamela Baricuatro, a rookie politico, calls herself the "People's Governor" due to her overwhelming support from the Cebu province's citizens. In an interview before her proclamation, she declared, "I only have people behind me, so I want to be known as the People's Governor."
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Cebu Provincial Board of Canvassers officially declared Baricuatro the winner of the gubernatorial race, defeating incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia with a whopping 1,107,924 votes to Garcia's 765,051 votes, without counting the votes of independent candidate Valeriano Gingco[1][2][5]. However, Garcia's camp filed a petition, causing some turbulence.
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The proclamation was delayed due to a malfunction in a USB driver of one of the Automated Counting Machines (ACM) at the ballot-counting precinct in Barangay Pinamungajan, requiring the USB to be reformatted.
Commission on Elections (Comelec) 7 Director Francisco Pobe confirmed that once the USB was returned to the ACM and the Electoral Board Members verified the official ballots, transmission resumed[3].
Meanwhile, Baricuatro acknowledges the significant support she received during her campaign and expresses gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for his endorsement. During an interview, she stated, "Well, I must thank my supporters before. I think it helped in the campaign... I don't have anything to say to her."
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Baricuatro's political stance differs starkly from Garcia's flagship programs, Suroy-Suroy Sugbo and Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. If elected, Baricuatro aims to revamp the provincial health care system, a central focus of her campaign[1][4].
It's rumored Baricuatro plans to move the capital to a more accessible and centralized location, possibly relocating it from the traditional stronghold in the north to Barangay Balamban[2].
Baricuatro, the Kabataan Barangay (KB) chairperson, holds a degree in Political Science and is pursuing a law degree. Professionally, she was a Flight Attendant for Cathay Pacific[1][6].
Remember, folks, these are just the juicy tidbits. Dig deeper, and who knows what other skeletons we might find in Pamela Baricuatro's closet!
ETA: Who is Pamela Baricuatro?
Pamela Baricuatro, a newcomer in Cebu's political scene, managed to unseat five-term incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in the 2025 gubernatorial race. Baricuatro, under the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), secured a landslide victory, with 1,107,924 votes compared to Garcia's 765,051 votes[1][2][5]. She ran a clean, simple campaign, receiving support from former President Rodrigo Duterte[1][4]. Her success suggests winning the public's trust by emphasizing her commitment to the residents of Cebu during her campaign, marking a significant shift in Cebu's political landscape.
Key Points:
- Party Affiliation: PDP-Laban
- Campaign Style: Clean and simple, without major political machinery or backing
- Endorsement: Supported by former President Rodrigo Duterte
- Election Outcome: Won with a significant margin over incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia
- Performance by District: Dominated in the south of Cebu and swept the 1st Congressional District[1][2][4].
- Pamela Baricuatro, the newly-elected Governor of Cebu, aims to implement significant changes in the provincial health care system, having secured a landslide victory during the recent elections.
- Despite the Malacañang Palace's efforts to relocate the capital, there are whispers that Pamela Baricuatro, the newly-elected Governor of Cebu, plans to shift the capital's location from its traditional stronghold in the north to a more centralized and accessible place like Barangay Balamban.
- In stark contrast to her predecessor, Pamela Baricuatro, the newly-elected Governor of Cebu, has affiliated with Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and ran a clean, simple campaign during the elections, capturing the support of President Rodrigo Duterte and the Cebu province's citizens, ultimately propelling her to victory over five-term incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
