CEBU CITY – Abante Bohol, the biggest political party in the province of Bohol led by reelectionist Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, on Friday, October 11, unveiled its candidates for the 2025 mid-term elections in a convention at the BeGrand Resort in Panglao.
CANDIDATES of Abante Bohol raise their hands during a convention on Friday, October 11, in Panglao, Bohol. (Contributed photo)
Aumentado said that in 2022, only a small group of people joined the party.
But two years later, Abante Bohol is now the biggest political party in the province, Aumentado said, as new groups such as Asenso Pa More, LaVan, and Kumbati, referring to the slogans of district representatives, have joined Abante Bohol,
“I am bringing the voice of every Bol-anon who aspires for a clean governance. The welfare of the community is always my priority,” said Aumentado. “Your presence gives me more strength to be reelected.”
Former Tagbilaran Mayor Baba Yap, the party’s bet for first district congressman, said Abante Bohol is more than just a party name but actually defines what is happening in the province under the Aumentado administration.
The governor’s wife, second district Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, said Abante Bohol is now bigger and stronger. “We will continue to work hard so we can expand our genuine services because that is what every Boholano deserves,” said Rep. Aumentado.
Third district Rep. Alexie Besas-Tutor said the convention brought its members together for the future of the province. "We are one Bohol and your presence here today speaks of what Bohol was, what Bohol is, and what Bohol will be in the future," said Tutor.