• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Regional
    • Davao Region
    • Northern Mindanao
    • Soccsksargen
    • Caraga Region
    • Zamboanga Peninsula
  • Categories
    • Top Stories
    • Environment
    • Police Files
    • Business
    • Davao Region
    • BARMM
    • Newslights
    • Agriculture and Food
    • Bisaya Kini
    • Where’s Our Money
    • War On Drugs
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
NewsLine Philippines

NewsLine Philippines

Building Information Highway for the Community

  • Top Stories
  • Business
  • Health
  • Environment
  • War On Drugs
  • Bisaya Kini
  • OFW News
  • May 9, 2025

Political rift widens between Governor Jubahib and Congressman Alvarez over vice governatorial seat

October 8, 2024 by Editha Z. Caduaya

Political positioning has caused a rift between Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib and First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez.

DAVAO CITY — The longstanding political alliance between Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib and First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez has officially ended, marking a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.

The conflict between the two escalated when Governor Jubahib declined to support Alvarez’s bid for the gubernatorial seat, citing the Congressman’s impending term limit. Jubahib emphasized the importance of respecting the political process, stating, “He is about to finish his term, and he should let me finish mine.”

Compounding the tensions, Alvarez has chosen to run for Vice Governor against Jubahib’s daughter, Clarice Jubahib, who is entering the race under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. This decision highlights the deepening divide between the former allies, as Alvarez frames his candidacy as a sense of duty to the constituents, while Jubahib remains steadfast in supporting his daughter’s campaign.

Alvarez has a notable political record, having served as the House Speaker and a long-time advocate for infrastructure development and social services in Davao del Norte.

His initiatives have focused on enhancing education, health care, and economic opportunities in the region. However, his ambition for higher office has sparked controversy, especially as he now positions himself in direct opposition to his former ally.

The political landscape is further complicated by the candidacy of JM Lagdameo for Congressman in the Second District, also under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. Lagdameo’s familial ties to Secretary Anton Lagdameo, Special Assistant to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., add another layer to the intricate web of alliances shaping Davao del Norte’s political scene.

The exchange of candidacies, unexpected moves, and underlying tensions within the political factions signify a major shift in the region’s power dynamics.

In response to questions about the status of their friendship, Alvarez stated, “Let the people decide who is the traitor.”

As Governor Jubahib navigates this new political chapter, the implications of these decisions will be closely scrutinized, reflecting the complex interplay of personal ambitions, loyalties, and strategic alliances in the region’s evolving political arena.

Filed Under: Caraga Region, Mindanao Politics, Top Stories

About Editha Z. Caduaya

Edith Z Caduaya studied Bachelor of Science in Development Communication at the University of Southern Mindanao.

The chairperson of Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) Inc.

Primary Sidebar

loader-image
Davao City
Davao City, PH
5:43 am, May 9, 2025
temperature icon 26°C
broken clouds
Humidity: 100 %
Wind: 5 mph
Clouds: 75%
Sunrise: 5:21 am
Sunset: 5:46 pm
Detailed weather
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
  • Human trafficking
  • Bisaya Kini
  • Business
  • Health
  • Environment
  • War On Drugs
  • Newslights
  • OFW News
  • Top Stories
  • Where’s Our Money

Youtube Videos

  • PCSO nag-turnover og 7 ka bag-ong ambulansya sa Davao Oriental
    by NEWSLINE PHILIPPINES at 1:00 am
  • COMELEC Ozamiz nagpahigayon og Final Testing and Sealing sa mga ACM alang sa 2025 Midterm Elections
    by NEWSLINE PHILIPPINES at 12:00 am

Top Stories

Final testing and sealing of vote counting machines conducted in Davao City ahead of May 12 elections

May 7, 2025 By Eugene Hinutan

Notorious crime group member killed in Maguindanao del Norte shootout

May 7, 2025 By Dyza Libong

Body of missing farmer found in water-filled pit in Davao City

May 7, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections

May 7, 2025 By Eugene Hinutan

Content with Purpose: Lessons from Krakow

May 7, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

More Top Stories Post

Opinion

Content with Purpose: Lessons from Krakow

May 7, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Duterte’s Arrest: A Victory for EJK victims or an injustice to his legacy?

March 12, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Senators failed to get what they wanted from Duterte

October 30, 2024 By Editha Z. Caduaya

More Opinion Post

Environment

P3.126 Billion Davao River Bridge Project expected to be passable by November 2025

May 2, 2025 By Paul Palacio

Environmental case filed vs. Samal-Davao connector project

April 23, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya 293 Comments

More Environment Post

Governance

More Governance Post

Footer

Contact Us

Newsline Philippines
Mobile: +63917 150 8377
Email Address: newslineph.corres@gmail.com or newsline.ph@gmail.com

Bisaya Kini

SUV rams NAIA airport terminal 1, several injured

May 4, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Special Envoy nga mikuyog kang Duterte sa The Hague gitanggong sa Senado

April 22, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

9 ka undocumented Chinese miners nasikop sa Sultan Kudarat

April 20, 2025 By Jerick Wee

8 Filipino seafarers nga napriso sa Malaysia gibuhian na, pagpauli gilihok na — DMW

April 20, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Kapin 35K ka mga pasaherso sa pantalan ang natala atul sa Biyernes Santo

April 19, 2025 By Paul Palacio

More Bisaya Kini Post

Agriculture and Food

Comelec exempts ‘P20/kilo’ rice program from election spending ban

April 27, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

DSWD expands ‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen and 4Ps program to combat hunger and boost employment

April 14, 2025 By Althea Beatrice Caduaya Felizarta

Government allocates P5 billion to help vulnerable sectors Access Cheap Rice

March 27, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

More Post

DISCLAIMER

Newsline Philippine website welcomes healthy discussion, exchange of opinions friendly debate, but comments posted by our readers does not reflect the views and opinion of Newsline Philippines.

Newsline Philippines reserves the right to delete, reproduce, or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate and does not follow community standard will automatically be deleted.

Newsline Philippines IPO Reg. No. 4/2017/005044896
Newsline Philippines · Copyright © 2025 · All Rights Reserved