Daughter’s mayoral bid saddens Boking

MABALACAT, Pampanga --- “Anything can change.”
Thus said Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales who was saddened over the announcement of his daughter Marjorie Sambo that she will vie for the mayoral post in the coming election.
“The election is still too far. My daughter’s plan is still subject to change because in the end blood is thicker than water,” said Morales. “My daughter is right when she said that I love her so much. Nothing can ever change that because she is a part of the family.”
In an interview aired over DWRW 95.1 recently, Morales reiterated that “anything can change.” “In the end, the people’s decision will be based on our performance in the town.”
Marjorie is the youngest daughter of Morales from his marriage with Mina Paras, daughter of Dr. Bienvenido Paras, a former Mabalacat councilor.
Meanwhile, Katen Morales-Sabile, the eldest sister of Marjorie and brother Dwight Morales have expressed their full support to their father because they believed that he has done so much for the welfare of Mabalaquenos and the improvement of the first-class town.
“Ang susuportahan naming ay si Daddy,” said Katen.
“Hindi naman talaga si Marjorie ang gustong humabol ng mayor kundi ang asawa niya na si John Sambo,” said Dwight.
“Huwag na niyang (Marjorie) gamitin ang apelyidong Morales total mas pinaniwalaan niya ang kanyang asawa kaysa sa kanyang ama, kaya Sambo na lang ang gamitin niya,” said Dwight.
Dau Barangay Captain Atlas Morales has also expressed his support to his father noting that “the family cannot afford to be divided in this crucial moment.”
“Alam ko po na maaayos din ito sapagkat kailan man ay hindi po namin puwedeng kalabanin ang aming ama na nag aruga sa amin,” Atlas said.
“One hundred percent po tayong susuporta kay Mayor Boking. Hindi po tayo lumalaban sa ama,” said Atlas.
Mabalacat, under the administration of Morales, had transformed into one of the most progressive towns in Pampanga province.
The Morales administration had given emphasis on the establishment of more community high schools and colleges giving affordable education to poor but deserving students.
Major infrastructure had also been developed in anticipation of the economic boom brought about by the presence of the Clark airport and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.
Long-time supporters of Morales said they will remain loyal to the local executive.