As the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) nears, several mayors in Bohol are facing challenges from their vice mayors in the upcoming elections.
In Panglao, Mayor Edgardo Arcay is expected to run against Vice Mayor Noel Hormachuelos, his ally in the last election.
A similar scenario is unfolding in Sierra Bullones, where Vice Mayor Simplicio Maestrado is seeking to unseat incumbent Mayor Michael Doria, his running mate in 2022.
Vice Mayor Cesyl Balahay has announced plans to challenge Mayor Victoriano Torres III in Alicia, while Abante-backed Vice Mayor Fernando Erio is vying for the top spot in Trinidad against incumbent Mayor Roberto Cajes.
In San Miguel, Vice Mayor Lito Bulaga is challenging incumbent Mayor Ian Mendez for the mayoralty post.
Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Romeo Bigay will challenge Mayor Conchita de los Reyes in Carmen, Bohol.
The rivalry between Mayor Roman Bullen and Vice Mayor Marietta Sumaylo in Dauis is not new, as the two have been on opposing sides since the start.
In some towns, councilors are also throwing their hats into the ring.
In Maribojoc, Mayor Romy Manuta may face a challenge from Coun. Jojo Roxas, while Coun. Erwin Baquial is likely to run against incumbent Mayor Raymond Jala in Loboc.