Central Luzon leaders rally behind Abalos’ Senate bid

Central Luzon political bigwigs give nod to Senate hopeful Abalos

Benhur Abalos (Facebook)        Political heavyweights from Central Luzon have publicly expressed their backing of former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benhur Abalos, who is gunning for a Senate seat in the next month's mid-term elections.With over 7.7 million voters, Central Luzon remains a crucial stronghold for any national candidate—and Abalos has consolidated support from the region’s most powerful governo…

Central Luzon leaders rally behind Abalos’ Senate bid

Benhur Abalos Jr. received a major boost to his Senate campaign this week from Central Luzon’s most influential political figures.

Former DILG Secretary and senatorial candidate Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. has garnered solid support from local chief executives across Central Luzon. Central Luzon has over 7.7 million registered voters and remains an important bastion for anyone aspiring for national office. In a gathering of leaders from Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, they unanimously expressed their support for Abalos’ candidacy. Among tho…