Yahoo! Philippines News - Live 2013 Philippine Elections News Updates and Results: Dead man wins in Siquijor, defeats dynasty as widow takes his place

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Dead man wins in Siquijor, defeats dynasty as widow takes his place May 14th 2013, 20:37 (Updated 9:19 p.m.) On the island known for sorcery, the dead can win elections. Dr. Jose Jay "Jojo" Samson Pernes, 49, hoped to break the political dynasty of the Fua family by running for the congressional seat in the province's lone district. But a day before the May 13 polls, he died. According to Pernes' nephew, Kim Quilicot, the candidate succumbed to heart failure triggered by high blood pressure at their home in Siquijor around 3 p.m. last Sunday. He was subsequently brought to the hospital where attempts were made to resuscitate him, but to no avail. ... Media files: 3306efd9-3c6a-4fec-b75f-94a5771fdf65__J5R4865.jpg (image/jpeg)

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