I just had a short phone conversation with my Paping today. We talked about the upcoming elections this May. I was surprised to know that there are three members of the Gatpolintan family who are running for public office!
1. Rogelio "Roger" Mordeno Gatpolintan for Mayor of the municipality of Mainit, Surigao Del Norte - My ever loving Paping, of course.
2. Regina "Rina" Gatpolintan-Alaan for Board Member of the province of Surigao Del Norte - Auntie Rina is Paping's elder sister.
3. Hector Hipe for Mayor of the municipality of Catubig in Samar - Uncle Hector is the husband of Paping's youngest sister Auntie Ramie.
Whew! This is going to be crazy! I know the Gats. They are super close. Tight. All for one, one for all, all the time! Auntie Rina, the big sister that she is, I'm sure will go nuts checking on Paping's and also on Uncle Hec's campaign battleground, not to mention her own! We will surely miss the Hipes. They're super good in handling this kind of stuff. This is their ballgame. In Mainit speak, "Kinaon ini nila." But, Uncle Hector has to listen to the call of public service. It is in his blood. Most of all, the people of Catubig want him back! So, what can we do? Nevertheless, I know that Auntie Ramie and Uncle Hector would always be there for assistance. They are just a phone call or a text message away. Hehehe. . .
With the Hipes away, we will be on our own this time. I guess, I gotta pack my bags, go home soon, show some support, and actually become the dutiful and "useful" daughter to my Paping. I hate politics and I wish Papa is not running again. . . but I believe in my father. I know that he deserves another term (his last term as mayor) to serve the Mainitnons. I know that Mainit needs a leader, like Papa. . . compassionate, sincere, hard worker, open to new ideas, progressive. A leader who listens and cares about being of service to those who truly need him. For this reason, I have decided to join the election fever. I am going all out on this one, so watch out!
I wish them(Paping, Auntie Rina, Uncle Hec, and all the NON-TRAPOS) all the luck. I hope they all win the race. Afterall, their hearts are truly for public service and they are public servants for real. It would be really sweet if they all get most of the votes but ultimately it is up to the people and to God's will. Whatever the results, it will be for the best. Its always a win-win situation for us.
Oh, if you can vote for them, PLEASE DO!!!! Or, if you have friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc, who can, PLEASE ASK THEM TO!!!! Might as well start campaigning now. Wahahaha. . .
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