Twenty-three local officials from different provinces took their oath as new members of Aksyon Demokratiko party before Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso at the Manila City Hall on Thursday.
The mass oath-taking ceremony took place a day after Domagoso, the party president, launched his presidential bid in the coming national elections, with Dr. Willie Ong as his running mate.
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The 23 local officials who took their oath are the following:
Marinduque Vice Gov. Romulo A. Bacorro Jr.
Romblon Vice Governor Felix Ylagan
Quezon Province Vice Gov. Sam Nantes and Betty Nantes
Marinduque Board Member John R. Pelaez
Laguna Board Member Rai Ann San Luis
Laguna Board Member Magtanggol Jose Carait
Marinduque Board Member Gilbert L. Daquioag
Zambales Board Member Keith Doble
Santa Maria, Laguna Mayor Ma. Rocelle Carolino
Santa Cruz, Laguna Mayor Edgar San Luis
Concepcion, Tarlac Vice Mayor Joey Baluyut
Nagcarlan, Laguna Vice Mayor Rexlon Arevalo
Magdalena, Laguna Vice Mayor Pedro Bucal
Pakil Laguna Vice Mayor Charles Vipops Martinez
Mabitac, Laguna Vice Mayor Angelito Valderrama, Sr.
Majayjay, Laguna Vice Mayor Juan Ariel Argañosa, Jr.
San Jose, Batangas Vice Mayor Noel Virtusio
Calamba City Vice Mayor Ross Rizal
Oas, Albay Vice Mayor Reene Riofrio Raro
Angat, Bulacan Vice Mayor Reynante Bautista
Malabon City Councilor Jasper Kevin Cruz
Malabon City Councilor John Anthony Parial Garcia
Domagoso said he is thankful for the support that he and his party are getting from politicians, private groups, and individuals following the announcement of his candidacy. Earlier, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto expressed his support and commended Moreno’s “inspiring leadership" and defended him from the insults being thrown by some government officials. Recto also noted how Moreno handled the pandemic problem in the city, citing the construction of the Manila COVID-19 Field Hospital in just 52 days and the implementation of the COVID-19 Food Security.