By Emmanuel T. Erediano
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Variety News Staff
U.S. Army veteran Fabian Indalecio, who advocates for government transparency, last week pledged his “strong support” to the independent gubernatorial tandem of Rep. Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao and Speaker Edmund Sablan Villagomez.
In an interview Tuesday, Indalecio, a Precinct 1 resident, said, “You know that I’ve been going against corruption and have always been demanding transparency since the time of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres.”
Indalecio said he and his family, along with those who rally behind him not only in Precinct 1 but throughout Saipan, are supporting Attao and Villagomez because of their “clean records.”
Last week, he said he went to Attao to once again seek assurance that he was not making a mistake in supporting him.
He spoke with Attao, who told him that “our records speak for themselves” and that he and Villagomez are running for governor and lieutenant governor “to give the people of the CNMI an option” in the November general election.
Villagomez has served in the House of Representatives for a total of 17 years, while Attao has served for 12 years.
Attao told Indalecio that he and Villagomez bring with them long years of legislative experience that they can carry into the executive branch. He added that they offer the expertise and knowledge they have earned over the years working for the people.
Prior to joining the 17th Legislature, Villagomez was a key official at the Department of Commerce, while Attao worked as a legislative assistant with officials from various executive branch departments and agencies.
Indalecio said he strongly believes that Attao and Villagomez offer a more realistic and achievable platform if given the opportunity to serve in the executive branch.
Emmanuel “Arnold” Erediano has a bachelor of science degree in Journalism. He started his career as police beat reporter. Loves to cook. Eats death threats for breakfast.
