Canoy declines run for vice mayor

IT LOOKS like mayoral candidate Lourdes Candy Darimbang will fly solo on the campaign period after prominent political figure and former City Mayor Reuben Canoy has turned down her offer to be her running mate in the 2019 midterm elections.

In a statement posted in his Facebook page Reuben R Canoy Perspective on Wednesday night, the former mayor declined the invitation of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to run as vice mayor for his "advanced age and health issues."

"We would like to thank you for your continuing support, Atty. Canoy has declined the invitation of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to run as vice mayor on its slate for 2019, citing his advanced age and health issues as reasons," the statement reads.

Darimbang for her part said they will let the vice mayor slot vacant to preserve the "worthiness" of its slate.

She said Canoy will still be with the party, not as a vice mayor candidate, but as their political adviser.

When Darimbang filed his certificate of candidacy on Tuesday, October 16, he announced that Canoy will be his running mate however he was not able to join the party's filing of COC.

Darimbang said Canoy was not feeling well at the time, but assured that Canoy's certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) and his COC are ready.

Darimbang's ticket is noticeably incomplete. Among those listed in the official list of Comelec for their candidates in the 1st district include her husband, former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional director Mandangan Darimbang, Narcissius Tan, Eldie Rotoras, Jose Emmanuel Illana, Rhona Canoy, Edgardo Tupas, Merlyn Magsalay, and Esterlina Dal. For the 2nd district, the party's lineup include Edgar Llagas, Mary Ann Fernandez, and Vicente Flores.

Lawyer Gil Banaag is PFP's congressional candidate for the 1st district while Rogelio Villazorda is the party's bet for the 2nd district.

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