SAN Isidro councilor Gloria B. Gementiza cried betrayal when she was defeated by neophyte Cortes councilor Joahna Cabalit Initay with a slim margin of 17 votes in the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) presidential race last week.
Gementiza posted on her facebook, “Betrayal,” “Sad Reality” and “Kaila ko og kinsa mo.” (I know who you are).
She also confirmed this in a live interview with dYTR’s Ted Ayeng morning program.
Gementiza admitted there is always a winner and a loser in every game. Because of what she called a betrayal from her colleagues in the league, she was hurt.
She said she has a ‘clean heart’ since she did not make money when she was then PCL president.
Nobody expected a Gementiza loss in the PCL presidency as the Abante team was believed to be supporting her.
Gov. Aris Aumentado and Vice-Gov. Nick Besas extended their respective congratulatory message to Initay, who is expected to assume office on Tuesday during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Initay succeeds Besas as ex-officio member of the provincial board.
The PCL-Bohol chapter has elected its officers for 2025-2028 during the PCL election held at Bohol Cultural Centre August 22, 2025.
The officers-elect are: Lawyer Glenn Anino, (unopposed) executive vice-president; City councilor Fausto Budlong, Internal VP; Clarin councilor Angelyn Camacho, external; Archimedes Lungay (Catigbian), VP for 1st district; Gerry Garay (San Miguel), VP for 2nd; and Victoriano Jotojot (Mabini), VP for 3rd.
Valencia councilor Rammel Cagulada, CPA (unopposed) is the new secretary-general; Ronald Malanog, deputy sec-gen; Rhea Marie Pon-Martinez (Dauis), treasurer; Lynbell Gamutan-Café, Assistant treasurer; Tubigon councilor Virgelle Gail Jao, auditor; Duero councilor Ma. Rowena Sajonia, Public relations officer (PRO); Joe Ocho, asst PRO for 1st district; Ralph Celocia, asst. PRO for 2nd; Anastacio Suaybaguio, Jr., asst. PRO for 3rd; G-Hernandez councilor An P. Baja, business manager; and Efren Mandin, assistant business manager.
PCL Board of Directors: Kien Alhe Garsuta, Paul Vincent Orapa, Carmen councilor Christian Paul Ordonez, Antequera councilor Al P. Coquilla, Loon councilor Willou C. Tan, Anda councilor John Deligero, Rey Anthony Supanga and Eduardo Torremocha. (rvo)
