The political tandem of reelectionist Governor Nina Ricci Ynares and vice gubernatorial bet Josefina "Pining" Gatlabayan officially presented their team to the residents of the province in Binangonan, Rizal on March 28, the start of the campaign period for local candidates.
In the presence of hundreds of residents inside the Ynares Plaza in Binangonan, Gov. Ynares introduced her team composed of seasoned local officials, educators, a lawyer, and medical professionals, among others.
Re-electionist Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares speaks during a huge crowd in Binangonan on March 28 to endorse members of her political team (photo by Nel Andrade/Manila Bulletin)
Vice gubernatorial candidate Gatlabayan, incumbent Antipolo City vice mayor and former city councilor, laid her programs that focus on education and health.
Gatlabayan, the wife of former Antipolo City Mayor Angelito Gatlabayan, urged the members of the political team, particularly those running in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, to work hand-in-hand with her in making local legislation for the people of Rizal Province.
Gov. Ynares presented mayoral candidate Rhea Ynares and vice mayoral candidate Russel Guiller Callanta Ynares as the best tandem for Binangonan, Rizal.
Russel Guiller, prior to filing his candidacy, served as the municipal administrator who worked closely with his father, Mayor Cesar Ynares, at the municipal hall, ensuring that every resident who seekss the local government’s assistance will be served to the fullest.
Vice mayoralty candidate Russel Guiller Callanta Ynares speaks infront of the crowd in the jampacked Ynares Plaza in Binangonan on the first day of the campaign period (photo by Nel Andrade/Manila Bulletin)
During the height of the pandemic, Russel Guiller created the Binangonan Action Center Volunteer Group, a civic organization composed of volunteers from various villages that has been helping in aid distribution, including the provision of medicines to underprivileged senior citizens and persons with disability in the municipality. The group continues to serve in a voluntary capacity.
Rhea, daughter of current Vice Mayor Cecilio "Boyet" Ynares, although a neophyte in politics, is known in the town as a supportive daughter to her father who is a seasoned local government official in the town.
(photo by Nel Andrade/Manila Bulletin)
Running as a member of the House of Representatives representing the First Congressional District of Rizal composed of Binangonan, Angono, and Taytay is Mia Ynares, the youngest sibling of Gov. Nina.
Former Governor Casimiro '"Ito" Ynares witnessed the presentation of his daughter's political team.