The race for the Congressional seat in the First District is quite exciting.
Maria Isabel Climaco-Salazar of Sta.Maria, the incumbent Representative of the district seeks reelection against former Bureau of Customs Official Atty. James F. Enriquez of Ayala. This is a decade-old rival between two of the most influential clans in the city - the Climacos and the Enriquezes.
It can be well noted that both families already had their respective turns to run the city in various opportunities. Two of the longest serving mayors of the city both are coming from the above-mentioned clans - Cesar C. Climaco and Joaquin Enriquez. Climaco and Enriquez served three terms each as City Mayor of Zamboanga.
The interesting part of the rivalry happened during an election for the members of the Batasang Pambansa in the 70's. Climaco and Enriquez wrestled for the position. At the end of the day, Joaquin Enriquez prevailed. The said victory was attributed to the impressive strategy of Enriquez being an incumbent official that time.
Four decades after, the same family names dominates the polls - Climaco and Enriquez. Will history repeat itself by granting the victory to another Enriquez or will the circumstances give the win to the incumbent.
Both aspirants have their respective strength and weaknesses. Its just up to the people who they think is worthy of their vote.
Maria Isabel Climaco-Salazar of Sta.Maria, the incumbent Representative of the district seeks reelection against former Bureau of Customs Official Atty. James F. Enriquez of Ayala. This is a decade-old rival between two of the most influential clans in the city - the Climacos and the Enriquezes.
It can be well noted that both families already had their respective turns to run the city in various opportunities. Two of the longest serving mayors of the city both are coming from the above-mentioned clans - Cesar C. Climaco and Joaquin Enriquez. Climaco and Enriquez served three terms each as City Mayor of Zamboanga.
The interesting part of the rivalry happened during an election for the members of the Batasang Pambansa in the 70's. Climaco and Enriquez wrestled for the position. At the end of the day, Joaquin Enriquez prevailed. The said victory was attributed to the impressive strategy of Enriquez being an incumbent official that time.
Four decades after, the same family names dominates the polls - Climaco and Enriquez. Will history repeat itself by granting the victory to another Enriquez or will the circumstances give the win to the incumbent.
Both aspirants have their respective strength and weaknesses. Its just up to the people who they think is worthy of their vote.
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