Cavite town has new mayor

With only a few months left before the 2025 mid-term elections, the town of Silang in Cavite has welcomed a new mayor following the dismissal of the former local chief executive by the Office of the Ombudsman.

- Ed Amoroso, Artemio Dumlao

Edward Carranza, former chief of the Calabarzon police, took his oath before Judge Kamille Joyce Carranza-Ditangan of the Municipal Trial Court of Carmona on Oct. 31.

Carranza replaced Kevin Anarna, who was dismissed on Oct. 8, according to Glenda Callanta, Silang public information officer.

Councilor Mat Toledo took his oath as vice mayor.