Peace advocate and human rights lawyer Andy Hagad is running for congressman of Bacolod as an independent bet.

"I am giving non-trapo politics another try," he said yesterday.

Hagad, a columnist of the Visayan DAILY STAR, will be running against incumbent Rep. Monico Puentevella and Vice Mayor Renecito Novero for the lone congressional seat of Bacolod.

He also ran for congressman of Bacolod as an independent in 2001 but lost.

Meanwhile, Former Bacolod Rep. John Orola said he may run for mayor of Bacolod City but will know for sure by March 28.

If he runs he will be going against incumbent Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia, former Mayor Luzviminda Valdez, and lawyer Joel Dojillo.*CPG

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