Although interest in Philippine political scene at the moment is immersed on the presidential derby, the mayoralty clash in Manila, the country’s capital guarantees to be just as exciting. It promises to be a rematch between two erstwhile adversaries. After former DENR Secretary Lito Atienza’s announced his return to the ring, incumbent Mayor Gen. Alfredo Lim suddenly faces a fearsome pretender to his City Hall throne. Manilenos are visibly happy with the return of Lito Atienza. People I talked to when I was in Manila from January 7 – 26, 2010, said they have now a very clear choice.
