SOME members of the Magdalo Group, which consists of former soldiers who staged a mutiny against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2003, are now seeking elective posts come 2010.

Instead of using violent means to air their grievances against the politicization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the former soldiers are now planning to seek legislative seats.

Ashley Acedillo, spokesperson of the Magdalo Group, told the press Wednesday that at least six of them are running in the 2010 elections, five of whom are in legislative bodies.

“General Danilo Lim and Colonel Ariel Querubin will be running for the Senate, while four other will seek local positions,” Acedillo said.

Acedillo himself will be running for Congress in the First District of Cebu City, together with Captain Dante Langkit who will run for Congress in the sole district of Kalinga Province, and Lieutenant Senior Grade James Layug, who will seek congressional post for Taguig City.

Captain Gary Alejano will be running for mayor of Sipalay City.

During the 2007 elections, Oakwood mutiny leader Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonio Trillanes IV ran under the Genuine Opposition banner and eventually made it to the Senate, although he never had the chance to join his colleagues in the Senate Hall as he is still in prison.

Acedillo said that further announcements will be made by the Magdalo Group on October 25 during their national convention, wherein members of 227 chapters are expected to attend. (CPM)