SAMAL, Bataan – Two former mayors in Bataan with their complete slate for vice-mayor and eight sangguniang bayan members on Monday filed their Certificates of Candidacy under the administration PDP–Laban Party.
The two returning hopefuls for mayorship are Carlos Pizarro, Jr., of Pilar town and Rolando Tigas of Samal. Re-electionist Gov. Albert Garcia showed his support to the two groups, joining them separately in the CoC filing at the municipal election offices in Pilar and Samal.
Pizarro, after completing his three-term, was replaced by wife, incumbent Pilar Mayor Alice Pizarro who is now on her second term. In the interim, the husband served as general manager of the Metro Bataan Development Authority.
The wife decided not to seek re-election. Pizarro’s political opponent is still unknown.
Re-electionist Pilar Vice-Mayor Marino Caguimbal is his team mate.
Tigas served for two terms as Samal mayor and decided to run for a seat in the first district of the Bataan Provincial Board where he has completed two of the three-year term.
Former Samal vice-mayor Jun Espino is his running mate.
Incumbent Samal Vice-Mayor Aida Macalinao is challenging Tigas. With her complete slate, she is expected to file her CoC Tuesday.
Samal Mayor Generosa dela Fuente is no longer eligible for re-election being on her last term.
