By MINDANEWS
DAVAO CITY .—The “new” set of Mindanao’s top officials is not exactly new.
Of 25 Mindanao governors, 16 are reelected, two are brothers of the outgoing governors and the rest are “recycled” or those who ran for other posts after completing, usually, a nine-year, three-term service.
Of 33 city mayors, 19 are reelected, five are either sons or daughters of the outgoing and the rest are “recycled.” (Mindanao’s elected: The city mayors)
Of 57 congressional seats, 18 will be occupied by the same representatives while the rest are relatives of the governor or mayor. (Mindanao’s elected: The representatives)