Lito Taruc, one of the Filipino leaders in the community and the president of Philippine Association of Manitoba, has thrown his hat into the political ring for the Daniel McIntyre Ward. With 4 other candidates, the candidacy of Lito Taruc has energized the Filipino community to support him. “Mas madali namang lapitan ang kapuwa mo,” one of the supporters said during the opening of the his campaign office at Sargent and Langside St. The presence of many political signs especially in the main thoroughfares usher an exciting campaign.
Daniel McIntyre Ward has been considered as one of the most watched wards on the election day as five candidates have been campaigning hard to get the support from the various groups of individuals. “This is an exciting election year for our next councillor. We need change,” one prospective voter said.
