Here’s the report of Gerard Anthony M. Naval for Malaya:
A staunch ally of deposed President Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s has agreed to run as the vice mayor of Senator Alfredo Lim in the latter’s bid to regain his old post as Manila chief executive.
Lito Banayo, who previously served as Estrada’s presidential political adviser, confirmed the report, saying his decision to run has the blessing of his former boss.
“I think it’s high time for me to directly serve the constituents of Manila because I have been living in the city since I was six years old,” Banayo said, calling himself a “genuine Batang Maynila.”
But he added that he is still waiting for the official announcement of his candidacy by Estrada and the Genuine Opposition (GO), where he is also serving as a political strategist.