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UPDATE: Thanks to reader EdgarJ for pointing out in the Comme nts section that the list mistakenly showed Niel Tupas Sr. as being proclaimed mayor of Iloilo City, when he was actually proclaimed governor of Iloilo provin ce. We've made the correction. Also, in response to qiqo's comment, we've posted the list below apart from the Word document. HERE'S the revised Commission on Elections' list of proclaimed local officials as of 12 noon, May 19. Mandaluyong Mayor -- Benjamin Abalos Jr. Vice Mayor -- Renato Sta. Maria Pasig Mayor -- Robert Eusebio Vice Mayor -- Yoyong Martirez Makati Mayor -- Jejomar Binay Vice Mayor -- Nestor Mercado Las Pinas Mayor -- Vergel Aguilar Vice Mayor -- Henry Medina Valenzuela Mayor -- Sherwin Gatchalian Vice Mayor -- Eric Martinez Quezon City Mayor -- Feliciano Belmonte Vice Mayor -- Herbert Bautista Pateros Mayor -- Jaime Cruz Medina Vice Mayor -- Jose Jonathan Sanchez Apayao Proclaimed Governor -- Elias Bulut Sr. Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Benguet Governor -- Nestor Fongwan (N) Vice Governor -- Crisencio Pacalso (R) Ifugao Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Mt. Province Governor -- Maximo Dalog Vice Governor -- Luis F. Claver Jr. Ilocos Norte Governor -- Michael Marcos Keon Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Ilocos Sur Governor -- Deogracias Victor Savellano Vice Governor -- Geremias Singson La Union Governor -- Manuel C. Ortega (N) Vice Governor -- Eulogio Clarence Martin (N) Batanes Governor -- Proclaimed Governor -- Proclaimed Quirino Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Olongapo City Mayor -- James Gordon Jr.* Aurora Governor -- Bella Flor Angara Castillo Vice Governor -- Gerardo Noveras Tarlac Governor -- Victor Yap Zambales Governor -- Amor Veloso Vice Governor -- Anne Gordon Pampanga Governor -- Eddie T. Panlilio (N) Vice Governor -- Joseller Guiao (R) Batangas Governor -- Vilma Santos Marinduque Governor -- Jose Antonio Nieva Carrion Vice Governor -- Tomas Marito Pizzaro Occ Mindoro Governor -- Josephine Ramirez Sato Vice Governor -- Gene Mendiola Or Mindoro Governor -- Arnan C. Panaligan Vice Governor -- Ma. Estela Felipa Aceron Palawan Governor -- Joel Reyes (R)* Vice Governor -- David Ponce De Leon* Romblon Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Cam Sur Governor -- Luis Raymond Villafuerte* Catanduanes Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Sorsogon Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Iloilo Governor -- Niel Tupas Aklan Governor -- Catalino Marquez* Guimaras Governor -- Felipe Nava Aurelio G. Tionado (R) Neg Occ Governor -- Joseph G. Maranon Vice Governor -- Isidro Zayco Bohol Governor -- Enrico Aumentado Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Cebu Governor -- Gwendolyn Garcia* Neg Or Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Siquijor Governor -- Orlando Afua Jr. Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Biliran Governor -- Rogelio Espina (R) Vice Governor -- Lucila G. Curso Leyte Governor -- Carlos Jericho Petilla (R) Vice Governor -- Ma. Mimietta Bagulaya So Leyte Governor -- Damian Mercado (N) Vice Governor -- Maamo Miguel II E Samar Governror -- Men Evardone Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Zambo City Governor -- Celso Lobregat* Zambo Sibug Governor -- George Hofer (R) Vice Governor -- Rey Oligario (N) Camiguin Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Lanao N Governor -- Rafael Lizarda* Compostela V Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed DavaoN Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed DavaoOr Governor -- Corazon Malanyaon Vice Governor -- Joey Mayo Almario Sarangani Governor -- Proclaimed Vice Governor -- Proclaimed Sulu Governor -- Sakur Tan* N = new candidate R = re-electionist * = for verification

PEOPLE are so angry -- and that's what scares me about the elections. My mom a lways told me nothing good ever came out of anger. I don't understand who came up with the opposition tagline "Plan Co Revolt," but it certainly doesn't bode well for the future if those angry oppositionists win most of the Senate seats up for grabs. We'll have rallies everyday, no law will be passed in the Senat e because they'd want to do endless investigations and privilege speeches, they 'd invade the evening news with endless complaints. All the more that the Sena te will be useless as an institution. On May 14, let's vote with sobriety and good sense. Let's review the candidate s' records in legislation -- if they passed good laws, or if they did zilch.

SO, what do you think of the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey? Here's an excerpt from INQUIRER.net reporter Joel Guinto's story< /a>:

(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines -- SEVEN senatorial candidates of the Genuine Opposition (GO), five candidates of Team Unity (TU), and two independen ts have a statistical chance of winning in the May elections, an April 25-27, 2007 Pulse Asia survey released Monday said.

Former senator and GO opposition candidate Loren Legarda has remain ed on top with 59.6 percent while three others also from the opposition, Sorsog on Representative Francis Escudero (47.2 percent), Senate President Manuel Vill ar (47.0 percent), and Senator Panfilo Lacson (43.9 percent) were tied for 2nd to 4th places, according to Pulse Asiaâs April 3-5 study. Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Pangilinan, who is running as an independe nt, fell to 5th to 10th place, from 2nd to 6th place, with a rating of 38.8 per cent from 44.6 percent.

DARLENE ANTONIO CUSTODIO thinks having a news bla ckout or stopping all of Manny Paquiao's interviews will help her win the c ongressional seat. Of course she will succeed because of rules. But did she consider how our count rymen will feel about it, or does she have a heart of stone when it comes to wi nning? It's not just winning that will help our people; it's sacrifice. -- Mario Santos, Safat, Kuwait (via e-mail)