Espino Leads Bets in Pangasinan for 2022 National Election

 

Incumbent Pangasinan Governor Amado “Pogi” I. Espino formalized his reelection bid for the 2022 National Election as he filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) at the Provincial Comelec Office in Dagupan City People's Astrodome on October 7. Accompanying Governor Espino was his wife, Karina Padua Espino.

 

Governor Espino confirmed that he will be running under PDP-Laban/ Abante Pangasinan-Ilokano (API). API is a regional political party.

 

 “PDP ang national party at ang regional party na inilagay natin ay Abante Pangasinan-Ilokano,” said Governor Espino.

 

Joining Governor Espino during the COC filing was Board Member Nestor “Nikiboy” D. Reyes who will run as Pangasinan's vice governor.

Joining Pangasinan Governor Amado "Pogi"  Espino, III (top photo) during the certificate of candidacy (CoC)  filing at the Commission on Election in Dagupan City was Board Member Nestor “Nikiboy” D. Reyes (below photo at the right of the picture) who will run as Pangasinan's vice governor.

 

Running for the provincial board under PDP-Laban/API are: Former Councilor Richard N. Camba and BM Margielou Orange D. Humilde-Verzosa (1st district); Former Vice Mayor Haidee S. Pacheco and Lingayen Councilor Randall Q. Bernal (2nd District); Dr. Shiela Marie F. Baniqued and Former Councilor Raymund C. Camacho (3rd district); Dr. Jerry Agerico B. Rosario and Vice Mayor Marinor B. De Guzman (4th District); BM Nicholi Jan Louie Q. Sison and BM Rosary Gracia P. Tababa (5th District); and BM Noel C. Bince and BM Salvador S. Perez, Jr. (6th District).

 

Former Board Member Clemente B. Arboleda, Jr. and incumbent Representative Jumel Anthony Espino also filed for their candidacy under PDP-Laban/API today for 5th and 2nd district representatives, respectively.

 

Governor Espino bared that his party’s early morning filing is due to his and his party mate’s responsibilities as public servants.

 

“Early bird, syempre may trabaho pa tayo. Sinabi ko sa grupo na maaga na lang tayo sa Comelec ngayong araw. Kaya maaga tayo para makabalik sa Lingayen,” said Governor Espino.

 

The provincial chief executive added, “Marami pa tayong aasikasuhin at may mga activities na kailangang pagtuunan ng pansin especially doon sa mga health care services natin sa hospitals.”

 

It was also disclosed by Governor Espino that the Abig Pangasinan Karaban will continue bringing services to Pangasinenses as soon as the COVID-19 cases would go down and the situation would stabilize in the province.

 

“Itutuloy natin iyon. Gusto lang natin na mag-stabilize ‘yong sitwasyon ngayon. Tinitignan lang natin paano i-splinter kasi may mga programang pwedeng ibigay na lang with proper health protocols. Ang dinadagsa din kasi doon ay ‘yong Kalinisan Karaban at Kalusugan Karaban,” said the governor.

 

Governor Espino highlighted that the Provincial Government continuously prioritizes the health care facilities and hospitals in Pangasinan.

 

“Ang pinakaimportante ngayong ay ang ating mga health care facilities especially the hospitals. Naghire po tayo ng health care frontliners. Three weeks ago, nag-hire tayo ng 155. Mahirap balansehin pero ito ang trabaho natin,” Governor Espino stated.

 

Governor Espino also reiterated his call of unity among Pangasinenses to fight COVID-19.

 

“Importante po ang disiplina. Stay safe para sa pamilya ninyo at para sa probinsya ng Pangasinan,” said Governor Espino. (Public Information Office)