CAVITE COALITION: Senator Manny Villar (right) of the Nacionalista Party and Cavite Rep. Jesus "Boying" Remulla (left) of Partido Magdalo, the dominant political party in the province with a reputation of ensuring poll victoryto its presidential bet, seal their alliance during the local party's convention in Kawit attended by 5, 000 leaders. Cavite has a voting population of 1.6 million, making it a crucial battleground for national contenders.