Roseller T. de Guzman finally assumed as Guimba’s new vice mayor, dislodging his rival, Angelina DG. Dela Cruz from the posty.De Guzman was installed as the new vice mayor after Guimba presiding Judge Napoleon R. Sta. Romana issued a writ of execution rendering as final and executory its Nov. 26, 2007 decision declaring him the winner in the elections. He won by 776 votes against Dela Cruz in the May 14, 2007 vice mayoral race.
He took his oath of office before Gov. Aurelio M. Umali at the Palayan City provincial capitol, said local election supervisor Leonardo Navarro.
Dela Cruz immediately vacated her office after being served the execution order by Sheriff IV Inocencio B. Garampil III. Dela Cruz filed an appeal on Dec. 3, 2007 with the Commission on Elections.
The Comelec’s First Division, on Feb. 21, 2008, dismissed the case for Dela Cruz’s failure to pay the appeal fee within the reglamentary period prescribed by the Comelec.
In order en banc resolution dated April 23, 2009, the poll body also denied Dela Cruz’s motion for reconsideration, paying the way for the Guimba RTC to grant De Guzman’s motion for the issuance of an execution order on May 19, 2009.
By Steve A. Gosuico
Photo: Dennis Javier
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