PHA businessman-philanthropist in Balagtas, Bulacan and a veteran broadcaster in Mabalacat City, Pampanga are aiming for the mayoral seat in the 2022 elections.
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Businessman Lito Polintan, a former municipal councilor, accepted the challenge to run for the top post in Balagtas town against the incumbent mayor.
On Saturday, Polintan and his complete municipal slate of team Liga ng Pagbabago under National Unity Party filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs). They were accompanied by limited family members and supporters in compliance with the existing health and safety protocols.
Polintan said thousands of Balagtaseños believe that it is time for a big change in leadership at their home town, also known as Bayan ng Makakata.
During the filing of his CoC, Polintan was assisted by his wife Nene and only daughter Kariza. Included in Team Liga ng Pagbabago, who also filed their CoCs on Saturday, are Mel Ventura running for vice mayor and Monay Payuran, Tate Santiago, Ian De Guzman, Boogie Castro, Bobby Estrella, Annalyn Jose, Jepok Ventura and Gerald Vergara for councilor.
"Gusto namin ng tunay na pagbabago at kaunlaran sa bayan ng Balagtas, ito na ang panahon para maging isang matalinong botante, sawa na kami sa pangako na walang gawa," a supporter said.
Polintan is running against reelectionist Mayor Eladio Gonzales.
Mediaman for mayor
In Pampanga, veteran broadcaster Diosdado "Deng" Pangilinan officially made the jump into politics on Monday after filing his CoC as an independent mayoral candidate in Mabalacat City.
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Pangilinan is running without an official lineup but said he is supporting the reelection bids of Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo Jon Lazatin, Gov. Dennis Delta Pineda and Vice Gov. Lilia "Nanay" Pineda.
During a press conference held at Bale-Balita in Clark Freeport Zone, Pangilinan itemized his platforms with a seven-point working agenda that would bring tangible impact to the living conditions of Mabalaqueños.
These include strategic alliance and partnership with nongovernment organizations, private sector, and volunteers to provide livelihood and other skills training.
In social services, he wanted to establish a locally funded home for the homeless senior citizens and street children. He is also pushing for financial aid and medical assistance to the elderly, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and eradicating extreme poverty and hunger as well as promoting gender equality.
Pangilinan also vowed to end corruption, pursue public accountability and transparency.
Pangilinan was among the prime movers in the conversion of the municipality of Mabalacat into a city, and the creation of the Mabalacat City College.
He was elected four times as president of the Pampanga Press Club and an active member of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Currently, he is the communications officer of the Angeles City Government and main anchor of Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin Jr.'s "Lingkod Bayan" program.
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Lito Polintan CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Businessman Lito Polintan, a former municipal councilor, accepted the challenge to run for the top post in Balagtas town against the incumbent mayor.
On Saturday, Polintan and his complete municipal slate of team Liga ng Pagbabago under National Unity Party filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs). They were accompanied by limited family members and supporters in compliance with the existing health and safety protocols.
Polintan said thousands of Balagtaseños believe that it is time for a big change in leadership at their home town, also known as Bayan ng Makakata.
During the filing of his CoC, Polintan was assisted by his wife Nene and only daughter Kariza. Included in Team Liga ng Pagbabago, who also filed their CoCs on Saturday, are Mel Ventura running for vice mayor and Monay Payuran, Tate Santiago, Ian De Guzman, Boogie Castro, Bobby Estrella, Annalyn Jose, Jepok Ventura and Gerald Vergara for councilor.
"Gusto namin ng tunay na pagbabago at kaunlaran sa bayan ng Balagtas, ito na ang panahon para maging isang matalinong botante, sawa na kami sa pangako na walang gawa," a supporter said.
Polintan is running against reelectionist Mayor Eladio Gonzales.
Mediaman for mayor
In Pampanga, veteran broadcaster Diosdado "Deng" Pangilinan officially made the jump into politics on Monday after filing his CoC as an independent mayoral candidate in Mabalacat City.
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Diosdado Pangilinan CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pangilinan is running without an official lineup but said he is supporting the reelection bids of Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo Jon Lazatin, Gov. Dennis Delta Pineda and Vice Gov. Lilia "Nanay" Pineda.
During a press conference held at Bale-Balita in Clark Freeport Zone, Pangilinan itemized his platforms with a seven-point working agenda that would bring tangible impact to the living conditions of Mabalaqueños.
These include strategic alliance and partnership with nongovernment organizations, private sector, and volunteers to provide livelihood and other skills training.
In social services, he wanted to establish a locally funded home for the homeless senior citizens and street children. He is also pushing for financial aid and medical assistance to the elderly, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and eradicating extreme poverty and hunger as well as promoting gender equality.
Pangilinan also vowed to end corruption, pursue public accountability and transparency.
Pangilinan was among the prime movers in the conversion of the municipality of Mabalacat into a city, and the creation of the Mabalacat City College.
He was elected four times as president of the Pampanga Press Club and an active member of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Currently, he is the communications officer of the Angeles City Government and main anchor of Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin Jr.'s "Lingkod Bayan" program.