Councilor says Durano threw a rock at him

DANAO City Councilor Jose Thaddeus Roble III said he would file charges against former Mayor Jesus “Don” Durano for allegedly throwing a rock at him last Wednesday.

Roble, who is seeking reelection under the Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (Bakud) party, had the stoning incident reported at the Danao City police station.

He said he was driving his motorcycle about 4:30 p.m. last Tuesday from a campaign sortie when he passed by the group of Durano in barangay Masaba.

Roble said that he saw the former mayor pick up a fist-sized stone and aim it at him.

Roble said he first thought it was a scare tactic but the former mayor threw the rock. Fortunately the stone missed Robles head.

Robles said Durano even shouted at him when he turned his head back.

“Unsa man? Milingi pa gyud ning buang!” Roble quoted Durano as saying.

(What now? This fool has the nerve to turn back.)

Don’s eldest brother Danao City Mayor Ramon “Boy” Durano Jr. in a separate interview said the accusation was false.

He told CDN he was with his brother at the time and no such incident occurred.

Roble said he was shocked by the action.

Durano is running for vice mayor under One Cebu. Roble is seeking reelection under Bakud-Liberal party.

Roble said they don’t have a personal grudge except that they belong to opposing political groups in the city.

But Roble said he is bringing the issue to court.

“I will file charges if only to show to that people have human rights,” he old CDN.

Mayor Durano, on the other hand, said they are willing to face the charges if any are filed.