LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Former Vice President Leni Robredo announced on Friday morning, October 4, that she is running for mayor of Naga City.
FORMER Vice President Leni Robredo (seventh from left) declared her candidacy for mayor of Naga City on Friday, October 4. Pictured with her is her Team Naga slate. (FB)
Robredo said that she will file her Certificate of Candidacy on Saturday, October 5, along with her Team Naga slate.
She also said that Camarines Sur Rep. Gabby Bordado, who is on his third and final term, will be her running mate. Bordado was the vice mayor of the former Vice President's husband, the late Jesse Robredo.
Robredo said her co-candidates were evaluated based on three criteria – ethical standards, capacity, and experience in governance.
She said her lineup is composed of outgoing City Administrator Elmer Baldemoro, Councilor Jess Albeus, Councilor Gayle Abonal-Gomez, outgoing City Budget Officer Frank Mendoza, lawyer Areiz Macaraig,
former City Health Officer Dr. Butch Borja, former Councilor Miles Raquid-Arroyo, and Councilors Omar Buenafe, Jose Perez, and Oying Rosales.