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Anti-dynasty vote: Educator topples Cuas’ reign in Catanduanes
Educator Patrick Alain "Doc" Azanza has been proclaimed the new governor of Catanduanes, ending the political reign of the Cua dynasty in the province.
Azanza won by a narrow margin of 302 votes against incumbent Vice Governor Peter "Boste" Cua, who is the brother of the term-limited Governor Joseph "Boboy" Cua.
The newly elected governor ran as an independent candidate, while Cua was supported by the Lakas-CMD party.
Despite Azanza's victory for the governor position, his running mate, Shirley Abundo, lost the vice gubernatorial race to Lakas-CMD's Obet Fernandez.
Throughout the campaign, Azanza actively addressed misinformation and criticized the Cua dynasty on his social media platforms.
He specifically questioned the narrative of economic growth in Catanduanes, arguing it was a natural progression for a province starting from a low base compared to already developed regions.
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