By Danny Estacio

CATANAUAN, Quezon- The people of Bondoc Peninsula district were disappointed after some district candidates failed to show up at the Candidates’ forum organized by the Gumaca Diocese on Sunday evening, April 6, at Enverga University gymnasium, here.

Only this district will have candidates running for the position in the House of Representatives between re-electionist Rep. Reynante Arrogancia and Gen. Luna Mayor Matt Erwin Florido, but only Florido attended the forum.

Organizers aimed to let the voters know the platforms of candidates, whether for the provincial boards that represent the district, and most importantly position for the House of Representatives.

Arrogancia failed to attend, and the voters were deprived of knowledge about his development programs in the economic, infrastructure, social services, education, health, and livelihood that will uplift the living of the Bondoc Peninsula.

Political observers said the battle between Arrogancia and Florido is just like David and Goliath.

On the part of Florido, his presence on the forum is to prove that he is ready to face the issue and let the people know his platform, especially on poverty.

The province’s first district Representative Mark Enverga, second district Rep. David Jayjay Suarez, and fourth district Rep. Mike Tan are unopposed for the 2025 national and local elections come May 12.