Former Bohol gubernatorial candidate Dan Neri Lim broke his silence Wednesday for the first time since losing last month’s elections.
In a DYTR interview, Lim told program host Ardy Araneta-Batoy he knew his bid was a longshot but felt frustrated by the outcome.
He expressed encouragement that Boholano voters were “not solid on one person,” suggesting some voted on principle.
Lim said he is weighing whether to continue in politics and acknowledged shortcomings in spreading his message.
He confirmed being urged by supporters to lead Bohol’s opposition and act as its standard-bearer.
He plans to “study the lay of the land” and discuss potential alliances with outgoing Rep. Edgar Chatto regarding the congressman’s future plans.
Lim, endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte, noted the endorsement came late—April 27—and reached only “a couple of areas,” failing to penetrate barangays effectively.
All Duterte-endorsed candidates in Bohol lost.
Lim attributed the administration’s overwhelming victory to its machinery but vowed to persist in his advocacies, asking, “If I will not continue, who will?”
He stated he remains a “dependable, reliable person” to lead the Duterte movement in Bohol and is considering supporting Duterte’s potential presidential bid.
Lim also pledged to face ongoing legal woes, including cases he filed against Bohol officials.
Lim expressed doubts about Tagbilaran City’s election results, calling them “highly suspicious.”
He alleged a bagman offered Chatto P80 million to manipulate results using hackers, an offer Chatto reportedly declined.
Lim claimed evidence exists but said determining “the real score” would take time.
He found no issue with Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia’s visit to Trinidad and Talibon, despite the prominent presence of Congressman-elect John Geesnell Yap and his family, including Tagbilaran Mayor Jane Yap.
Regarding the impeachment case against Vice President Duterte, Lim called it a “political activity” and said senators must determine how proceedings should unfold constitutionally.
He noted the unprecedented question of whether an impeachment can carry over to the next Congress, a matter likely requiring Supreme Court resolution.
Lim doubted sufficient Senate support exists to convict Duterte, citing increased solidarity within her bloc.
The Senate impeachment court remanded the case to the House of Representatives, seeking certification of the 20th Congress’s interest and verification of constitutional compliance.