By Rachel Magday In a significant political development, former Governor Ruth R. Padilla has officially filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for the congressional seat representing Nueva Vizcaya. Running under the Nacionalista Party, Padilla was accompanied by her eldest son, Carlos “Jojo” Padilla II, who expressed immense pride in his mother’s decision to continue the legacy of his late father, Governor Carlos M. Padilla. “I am proud of my nanay for stepping up to continue the legacy of my tatay,” Jojo Padilla stated, emphasizing the family’s dedication to public service and their commitment to the province’s development. “Her decision is not just a fulfillment of my father’s wishes but also a response to the people’s call for continued progress and service.” Ruth Padilla’s candidacy is further bolstered by the support of Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito, who stood by her side during the filing. Although Governor Gambito will file his own COC separately on October 5, their partnership under the coalition of the Nacionalista Party and the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas signifies a united front aimed at fostering growth and unity in the province. “Our unity is a testament to our shared vision for Nueva Vizcaya,” Gambito remarked. “Together, we aim to build on the foundations laid by our predecessors and drive our province towards a brighter future.” In her heartfelt message to the Novo Vizcayanos, Ruth Padilla affirmed her commitment to serving the province. “I am fully prepared to dedicate myself and my time to every Novo Vizcayano. Together, we will strive for a more prosperous, just, and brighter future for our province,” she declared. Also joining Padilla in the electoral race is Patricio F. Dumlao Jr., a last-termer Board Member, who filed his COC for the vice gubernatorial position. The slate for Board Member candidates includes Emerlene Jane Martinez Galanta, Leonard Clem Cadoy, Atty. Paul Ligmayo, Adonis Lejao, and Jun Padilla in the South District, and Eunice Galima Gambol, Atty. Primo Percival Marcos, Wilson Salas, Flodemonte Gerdan, and Theodore Omar Santos in the North District. Additionally, candidates from the municipality of Bayombong joined Mrs. Padilla in filing their COCs, led by last-termer Municipal Councilor Precy Marcos, who is running for mayor, and reelectionist Vice Mayor Ramon “Dudung” Cabautan. Their participation underscores a collective effort to bring about positive change and development at both the provincial and municipal levels, further strengthening the unified vision for Nueva Vizcaya’s future.

Pormal nang naghain ng Certificate of Candidacy ngayong araw, Oktubre 3 si Governor Doktora Helen Tan para kumandidato bilang Gobernador sa gaganaping Eleksyon sa 2025. Binigyang-diin naman ni Gov. Tan ang hangarin na maipagpatuloy ang kanyang sinimulan na Tunay, Mahusay at responsableng pamumuno para sa kagalingan at kaunlaran ng lalawigan ng Quezon. Samantala, kasabay ring naghain ng kanilang pagkadidato ang iba pang mga opisyal sa lalawigan tulad nila Vice Governor Third Alcala, 1st District Congressman Mark Enverga, 3rd District Congressman Reynan Arrogancia, 4th District Congressman Atorni Mike Tan, at Doc Kim Tan.

By Danny Estacio TIAONG,  Quezon- LAKAS CMD Tiaong team led by re-electionist Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea and his slate filed certificate of candidacy for 2025 local and national election on the second day of filing on October 2 at the Commission on Election (COMELEC) municipal office. Mea and his team paraded going to elevtion office after attending mass at the catholic church together with thousand of supporters while cheering and chanting.,” Go,go, go mayor Mea. Mayor Mea was with his close associate businessman Atong Ang and accompanied by actress Sunshine Cruz graced to show their support during the filing. Atong Ang in an interview called voters to give another term for Mea ,since Mea accomplished what he has promised in his first term. Mea said during ambush interview that he will continue programs for development, education, livelihood,health, peace and order, social services, tourism and infrastructures. He thanked his townmates for trusting him, and asked another support for his second term. Tiaong has 31 barangays.

  By Zaldy Comanda URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – Pormal na naghain din ng kandidatura sa pagka-Mayor ang maybahay ni Governor Ramon Guico,III, na si Maan Tuazon-Guico, sa ilalim ng Nacionalist People’s Coalision (NPC),noong Oktubre 2, sa hangarin maipagpatuloy ang kanyang tapat at aktibong serbisyo sa mga residente ng Urdaneta City. Sa kabila ng pagiging Unang Ginang ng lalawigan ng Pangasinan, tapat na asawa at ina sa kanyang limang anak, ay kaakibat pa din ni Maan Tuazon-Guico, ay handa niya maglaan ng mahabang oras na serbisyo para sa pagbabago ng siyudad. Si Maan Tuazon- Guico ang butihing asawa ni Pangasinan’s 31st Governor, Ramon ‘Mon-Mon’ Velicaria Guico III. Nagtapos siya ng degree ng Bachelor of Science in Business Administration na may major in Computer Applications sa Dela Salle University, College of Saint Benilde. Bilang asawa ng Gobernador, ibinuhos ni Maan ang kanyang mga bakanteng oras para palawakin ang programa ng kanilang mag-asawa ang GUICOsina Meals on Wheels, na naghahatid ng masarap at mainit na pagkain sa mga kababayan, lalong-lalo sa mga iba’t ibang paaralan sa siyudad. Target din nito na mabigyan ng pansin at matugunan ang pangangailangan sa larangan ng Kalusugan ng bawat mamamayan. “Napakahalaga na mapangalagaan natin ang kalusugan ng ating mga kababayan, mula sa matanda hanggang sa bata,dahil sila ay umaasa sa ating mga tulong. Isa ito sa pagtutuunan ko ng atensyon.” Sa kanyang malawak na karanasan sa iba’t ibang larangan ng marangal na pagpupunyagi, pangunahin sa mga serbisyo sa komunidad, nanatiling tagapagtaguyod ang First Lady para sa mga aktibidad na sosyo-ekonomiko batay sa kanyang matatag na paniniwala na walang hangganan ang serbisyo publiko. Noon pa man ay palagi siyang aktibo sa serbisyo publiko, naglilingkod sa iba’t ibang mga kapasidad, tulad ng: First Spouses League of Pangasinan—Chairperson/Founder; Pinablin Pangasinan Rural Improvement Club Inc.—Honorary Chairperson; WCC Flight Attendant School—Diretso; Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc. (CSFI)—Dating Kinatawan ng Rehiyon 1; PR/Communications/Logistics Head ni Gobernador Ramon V. Guico III; Special Consultant/Head of Special and Major Events of the Province of Pangasinan; Pinuno ng Iba’t ibang Socio-Economic Activities ng Lalawigan ng Pangasinan, at iba pa. Dahil dito, nagkaroon siya ng malaking epekto sa buhay ng mga taong nahawakan niya sa loob at labas ng Pangasinan sa pamamagitan ng mga gawaing makataong tulad ng pagtugon sa kalamidad sa mga biktima ng sunog at baha, Community and Welfare Services “Serbisyo Caravan,” at iba pang maka-mamamayan at mga pro-life program.    

  LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN—Governor Ramon V. Guico III, along with his running mate, Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG. Lambino, filed their certificates of candidacy at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) provincial office in Dagupan City on October 2. Gov. Guico and Vice Gov. Lambino were joined by 5th District Congressman Ramon “Monching” Guico Jr., some members of the Aguila team, and their wives—Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon-Guico and Atty. Melanie Lambino. Earlier on the same day, the First Lady filed her candidacy for the mayoral race in Urdaneta City. (Ruby F. Rayat, Photos by JP De Vera/PIMRO)