Bicolanos headed for a split

BEING a Bicolano will not be an advantage to the three vice presidential candidates who hail from the region, according to a political analyst.

Ramon Casiple of the Institute for Political and Electoral Reform on Monday said the entry into the race for the Coconut Palace—the official residence of the Vice President —will surely divide the so-called Bicol vote as Bicolanos will root for the candidate who hails from their province.